2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DV08 DMZ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 82,668 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV08 DMZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/08/2023
- 82,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV08 DMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (DV08 DMZ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to oil light staying on at idle. Engine oil is contaminated with coolant. (8.2.1.2 ”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
DV08 DMZ Mileage History
- 31/08/202277,094 mi
- 29/08/202382,668 mi+5,574 mi
Average of roughly 5,611 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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