2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · KU59 KCY
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 101,384 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU59 KCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2026
- 101,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU59 KCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (KU59 KCY) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
KU59 KCY Mileage History
- 09/08/202488,228 mi
- 14/08/202488,300 mi+72 mi
- 13/08/202594,308 mi+6,008 mi
- 13/08/202594,308 mi
- 29/09/2026101,384 mi+7,076 mi
Average of roughly 6,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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