2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DO55 TTY
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 85,442 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DO55 TTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 85,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DO55 TTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (DO55 TTY) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DO55 TTY Mileage History
- 16/02/202380,517 mi
- 08/02/202482,722 mi+2,205 mi
- 07/02/202583,737 mi+1,015 mi
- 17/02/202583,743 mi+6 mi
- 06/02/202685,442 mi+1,699 mi
Average of roughly 1,656 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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