2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · LM09 HNC
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 107,535 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM09 HNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2026
- 107,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM09 HNC 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 (LM09 HNC) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LM09 HNC Mileage History
- 18/05/202391,716 mi
- 08/05/202499,289 mi+7,573 mi
- 09/05/202499,289 mi
- 05/06/2025105,811 mi+6,522 mi
- 04/06/2026107,535 mi+1,724 mi
Average of roughly 5,193 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: Below Average
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