2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · BV08 JTZ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 37,691 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 JTZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 37,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 JTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (BV08 JTZ) between June 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BV08 JTZ Mileage History
- 13/06/20117,249 mi
- 19/04/201210,130 mi+2,881 mi
- 06/03/201312,773 mi+2,643 mi
- 31/10/201313,808 mi+1,035 mi
- 31/10/201415,063 mi+1,255 mi
- 28/10/201516,049 mi+986 mi
- 26/10/201616,785 mi+736 mi
- 28/04/201819,080 mi+2,295 mi
- 16/04/201923,289 mi+4,209 mi
- 05/10/202028,661 mi+5,372 mi
- 03/11/202130,497 mi+1,836 mi
- 03/11/202130,497 mi
- 13/10/202232,070 mi+1,573 mi
- 06/11/202332,674 mi+604 mi
- 06/11/202332,674 mi
- 01/11/202434,290 mi+1,616 mi
- 14/11/202537,691 mi+3,401 mi
- 14/11/202537,691 mi
Average of roughly 2,111 miles per year across 18 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
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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