2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · AC08 WJY
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2008. Recorded mileage 123,609 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC08 WJY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 123,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 WJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (AC08 WJY) between May 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AC08 WJY Mileage History
- 03/05/201216,697 mi
- 09/05/201216,697 mi
- 21/05/201319,822 mi+3,125 mi
- 21/05/201319,822 mi
- 20/05/201530,207 mi+10,385 mi
- 20/05/201530,207 mi
- 28/04/201640,847 mi+10,640 mi
- 29/04/201640,847 mi
- 16/05/201751,353 mi+10,506 mi
- 16/05/201751,353 mi
- 27/04/201859,566 mi+8,213 mi
- 03/05/201859,569 mi+3 mi
- 09/04/201968,695 mi+9,126 mi
- 09/04/201968,695 mi
- 19/05/202077,765 mi+9,070 mi
- 19/05/202077,768 mi+3 mi
- 11/05/202186,364 mi+8,596 mi
- 12/05/202186,368 mi+4 mi
- 05/05/202296,814 mi+10,446 mi
- 06/05/202296,817 mi+3 mi
- 23/05/2023105,500 mi+8,683 mi
- 23/05/2023105,505 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/2024113,380 mi+7,875 mi
- 03/06/2025118,979 mi+5,599 mi
- 06/06/2025118,984 mi+5 mi
- 08/06/2026123,608 mi+4,624 mi
- 11/06/2026123,609 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,580 miles per year across 27 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: Average
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- ABS pump failureSerious
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- 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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