2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SG08 RZO
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 120,546 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Feb 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG08 RZO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2021
- 120,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG08 RZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (SG08 RZO) between February 2011 and April 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe loose at clamp. (7.1.2)”.
SG08 RZO Mileage History
- 08/02/201133,342 mi
- 02/04/201246,525 mi+13,183 mi
- 27/03/201359,688 mi+13,163 mi
- 14/02/201470,322 mi+10,634 mi
- 29/07/201584,733 mi+14,411 mi
- 29/07/201584,733 mi
- 21/07/201697,275 mi+12,542 mi
- 11/08/201697,281 mi+6 mi
- 10/08/201798,179 mi+898 mi
- 07/05/201998,190 mi+11 mi
- 10/05/201998,191 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/202099,408 mi+1,217 mi
- 26/04/2021120,546 mi+21,138 mi
Average of roughly 8,539 miles per year across 13 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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