2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · BW08 EHR
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 125,613 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW08 EHR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/01/2022
- 125,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW08 EHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (BW08 EHR) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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: Poor
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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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