2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · KV09 VVS
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 139,926 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV09 VVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 139,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV09 VVS 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 (KV09 VVS) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
KV09 VVS Mileage History
- 27/08/2024130,410 mi
- 28/08/2024130,408 mi-2 mi
- 11/08/2025132,060 mi+1,652 mi
- 11/08/2025132,060 mi
- 25/08/2026139,926 mi+7,866 mi
Average of roughly 4,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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