2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU59 WBL
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 102,881 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU59 WBL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 102,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU59 WBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (VU59 WBL) between August 2012 and August 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
VU59 WBL Mileage History
- 30/08/201214,292 mi
- 01/07/201319,800 mi+5,508 mi
- 01/07/201319,800 mi
- 01/07/201426,550 mi+6,750 mi
- 01/07/201535,755 mi+9,205 mi
- 01/07/201535,755 mi
- 05/07/201643,164 mi+7,409 mi
- 30/08/201643,400 mi+236 mi
- 30/08/201643,400 mi
- 22/08/201753,626 mi+10,226 mi
- 20/08/201863,621 mi+9,995 mi
- 20/08/201863,623 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/201976,824 mi+13,201 mi
- 27/08/201976,825 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/202087,458 mi+10,633 mi
- 08/09/202187,899 mi+441 mi
- 22/08/202289,913 mi+2,014 mi
- 29/08/2023102,881 mi+12,968 mi
Average of roughly 8,057 miles per year across 18 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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