Vauxhall Corsa Sxi (2009)
2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi
CarHunch analysed 217 real MOT records for the 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Vauxhall Corsa SXI has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 60.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this particular model year and trim—though the zero dangerous defect rate is reassuring from a safety standpoint. With an average of 1.04 failures per vehicle, most examples are picking up multiple issues during testing, suggesting owners should budget for repair costs beyond routine maintenance.
At 83,793 miles median mileage for a 15-year-old car, these Corsas are running typical miles for their age, yet the weak pass rate isn't explained by exceptional wear. Before buying one, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection and recent MOT history; if it's already failed once, expect the next test will likely uncover more problems.
What to check before buying a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (77%) | 167 | 79.2% | 1.35 |
| Petrol (23%) | 50 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi vehicles fall between 70,158 and 101,248 miles.
2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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