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SK09 WAU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 109,850 miles on the clock, averaging 7,616 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SK09 WAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2012
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,616

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK09 WAU 36k55k73k91k110k '12'21'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,850 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage103,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,857 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage96,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,672 miles
PASS
Mileage88,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,348 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage80,137 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage78,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage77,051 miles
Since last MOT+14,152 miles
PASS
Mileage62,899 miles
Since last MOT+13,708 miles
PASS
Mileage49,191 miles
Since last MOT+12,990 miles
PASS
Mileage36,201 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 WAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SK09 WAU

What car is SK09 WAU?

SK09 WAU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SK09 WAU?

The last recorded mileage for SK09 WAU was 109,850 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK09 WAU passed its MOT?

SK09 WAU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2021.

Is SK09 WAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK09 WAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SK09 WAU?

SK09 WAU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.