2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU59 WPA
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 129,243 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU59 WPA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 129,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU59 WPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (VU59 WPA) between October 2012 and May 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
VU59 WPA Mileage History
- 01/10/201234,105 mi
- 01/10/201234,105 mi
- 04/09/201342,406 mi+8,301 mi
- 27/09/201342,413 mi+7 mi
- 10/09/201455,825 mi+13,412 mi
- 10/09/201455,825 mi
- 08/09/201568,250 mi+12,425 mi
- 08/09/201568,250 mi
- 16/09/201568,541 mi+291 mi
- 18/08/201673,244 mi+4,703 mi
- 16/05/201777,579 mi+4,335 mi
- 02/05/201883,006 mi+5,427 mi
- 15/05/201987,831 mi+4,825 mi
- 15/05/201987,832 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/202095,404 mi+7,572 mi
- 01/06/202095,404 mi
- 19/05/2021105,616 mi+10,212 mi
- 20/05/2021105,617 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2022114,805 mi+9,188 mi
- 01/06/2022114,809 mi+4 mi
- 25/05/2023129,242 mi+14,433 mi
- 26/05/2023129,243 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,935 miles per year across 22 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: Poor
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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