2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SA59 ODX
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 152,744 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA59 ODX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 152,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA59 ODX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (SA59 ODX) between September 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SA59 ODX Mileage History
- 13/09/201254,154 mi
- 13/09/201254,154 mi
- 04/09/201364,737 mi+10,583 mi
- 27/08/201485,781 mi+21,044 mi
- 03/09/201486,117 mi+336 mi
- 26/08/2015103,878 mi+17,761 mi
- 17/08/2016118,799 mi+14,921 mi
- 17/08/2016118,799 mi
- 16/08/2017123,138 mi+4,339 mi
- 22/08/2018124,424 mi+1,286 mi
- 25/08/2018124,424 mi
- 20/08/2019125,698 mi+1,274 mi
- 21/08/2019125,699 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2020126,634 mi+935 mi
- 21/08/2020126,666 mi+32 mi
- 28/06/2021128,096 mi+1,430 mi
- 27/06/2022136,409 mi+8,313 mi
- 27/06/2022136,411 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/2023145,865 mi+9,454 mi
- 03/08/2023145,869 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/2024152,744 mi+6,875 mi
Average of roughly 8,274 miles per year across 21 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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- ABS pump failureSerious
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- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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