2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · CY08 EPZ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 102,182 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY08 EPZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2022
- 102,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY08 EPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (CY08 EPZ) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sub”; “Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
CY08 EPZ Mileage History
- 26/10/202196,692 mi
- 26/10/202196,693 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2022102,181 mi+5,488 mi
- 29/10/2022102,182 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,449 miles per year across 4 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: 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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