2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · LP58 GJU
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 178,227 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP58 GJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 178,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP58 GJU 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 (LP58 GJU) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre facing the wrong way (5.2.3 (i)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both bulbs (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LP58 GJU Mileage History
- 26/10/2022151,450 mi
- 26/10/2022151,453 mi+3 mi
- 14/11/2023166,798 mi+15,345 mi
- 05/12/2023167,309 mi+511 mi
- 05/12/2024178,227 mi+10,918 mi
Average of roughly 12,681 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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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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