2009 Vauxhall Corsa: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2009 Vauxhall Corsa
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Steering rack recall
Some Corsa Ds were recalled because the steering rack could fail under heavy load.
At the viewing: Ask a Vauxhall dealer to check the VIN for the recall.
- Manual gearbox
Worn gearbox synchromesh
A sticky gear change and a scraping noise from underneath between about 1,800 and 2,800 rpm point to worn synchromesh.
At the viewing: Change up and down through every gear, especially 3rd to 4th, and listen in that rev range.
If it needs doing: Gearbox sensor or solenoid, about £200–£500. ClickMechanic
- Manual gearbox
Clutch that doesn't fully let go
The clutch may not fully disengage, so gears are hard to select.
At the viewing: Check gears go in easily from a standstill with the clutch pressed.
If it needs doing: Clutch replacement, about £250–£600. ClickMechanic
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Corsa compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,632 | Tyres 15% |
| 2022 | 38,117 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 82,449 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 135,962 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 157,912 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 156,748 | Tyres 33% |
| 2017 | 154,962 | Tyres 34% |
| 2016 | 225,356 | Tyres 34% |
| 2015 | 261,451 | Suspension 38% |
| 2014 | 221,847 | Suspension 42% |
| 2013 | 216,473 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 216,981 | Suspension 41% |
| 2011 | 175,393 | Suspension 41% |
| 2010 | 155,632 | Suspension 42% |
| 2008 | 130,348 | Suspension 48% |
| 2007 | 100,327 | Suspension 49% |
| 2006 | 52,227 | Suspension 49% |
| 2005 | 36,002 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 26,156 | Suspension 48% |
| 2003 | 22,092 | Suspension 50% |
| 2002 | 14,595 | Suspension 49% |
| 2001 | 9,762 | Suspension 45% |
| 2000 | 4,091 | Suspension 42% |
| 1999 | 3,038 | Suspension 38% |
| 1998 | 2,362 | Suspension 38% |
| 1997 | 1,525 | Suspension 37% |
| 1996 | 764 | Suspension 35% |
| 1995 | 424 | Suspension 32% |
| 1994 | 357 | Suspension 28% |
| 1993 | 188 | Suspension 20% |