2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VN59 MYW
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 78,106 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN59 MYW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2024
- 78,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN59 MYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (VN59 MYW) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
VN59 MYW Mileage History
- 15/02/202268,468 mi
- 16/02/202268,468 mi
- 07/02/202372,578 mi+4,110 mi
- 26/02/202478,106 mi+5,528 mi
Average of roughly 4,751 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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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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