2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SM09 VFS
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 151,691 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 VFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2026
- 151,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 VFS 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 (SM09 VFS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
SM09 VFS Mileage History
- 16/01/2023133,542 mi
- 08/01/2024139,833 mi+6,291 mi
- 18/01/2024139,836 mi+3 mi
- 17/01/2025147,151 mi+7,315 mi
- 12/01/2026151,691 mi+4,540 mi
Average of roughly 6,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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