2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU59 WFR
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 70,387 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU59 WFR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 70,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU59 WFR 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 WFR) between September 2012 and July 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
VU59 WFR Mileage History
- 22/09/201225,065 mi
- 22/09/201225,065 mi
- 02/10/201329,799 mi+4,734 mi
- 02/10/201329,799 mi
- 02/10/201433,366 mi+3,567 mi
- 02/10/201433,366 mi
- 02/10/201537,221 mi+3,855 mi
- 02/10/201537,221 mi
- 06/10/201641,032 mi+3,811 mi
- 03/10/201744,521 mi+3,489 mi
- 23/10/201848,365 mi+3,844 mi
- 29/10/201952,522 mi+4,157 mi
- 27/10/202056,956 mi+4,434 mi
- 18/10/202158,917 mi+1,961 mi
- 19/10/202158,917 mi
- 25/10/202266,810 mi+7,893 mi
- 04/11/202266,838 mi+28 mi
- 01/07/202370,387 mi+3,549 mi
Average of roughly 4,208 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: Below 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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