2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · PF09 WYL
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 94,345 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF09 WYL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2024
- 94,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF09 WYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (PF09 WYL) between March 2012 and October 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
PF09 WYL Mileage History
- 30/03/201218,674 mi
- 16/08/201221,939 mi+3,265 mi
- 16/08/201221,939 mi
- 24/06/201324,652 mi+2,713 mi
- 24/06/201429,716 mi+5,064 mi
- 25/06/201429,730 mi+14 mi
- 09/06/201535,876 mi+6,146 mi
- 09/06/201535,876 mi
- 21/06/201643,865 mi+7,989 mi
- 21/06/201643,865 mi
- 22/06/201748,509 mi+4,644 mi
- 22/06/201748,509 mi
- 04/06/201852,783 mi+4,274 mi
- 04/06/201852,783 mi
- 24/06/201960,301 mi+7,518 mi
- 22/06/202177,928 mi+17,627 mi
- 23/06/202177,928 mi
- 16/06/202286,376 mi+8,448 mi
- 17/06/202286,376 mi
- 17/08/202391,460 mi+5,084 mi
- 17/08/202391,460 mi
- 14/10/202494,345 mi+2,885 mi
Average of roughly 6,033 miles per year across 22 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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