2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SM09 VHC
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 78,225 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 VHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 78,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 VHC 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 VHC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
SM09 VHC Mileage History
- 06/12/202271,184 mi
- 12/12/202373,583 mi+2,399 mi
- 29/11/202475,751 mi+2,168 mi
- 10/12/202578,178 mi+2,427 mi
- 16/12/202578,225 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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