2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SA59 OEV
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 111,827 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA59 OEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2025
- 111,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA59 OEV 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 (SA59 OEV) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
SA59 OEV Mileage History
- 07/04/202392,280 mi
- 07/04/202392,280 mi
- 22/04/2024103,265 mi+10,985 mi
- 24/04/2024103,265 mi
- 17/07/2025111,827 mi+8,562 mi
Average of roughly 8,581 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: Poor
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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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