2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DV08 TZR
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 104,257 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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DV08 TZR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
- 104,257 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.
DV08 TZR 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 TZR) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV08 TZR Mileage History
- 28/10/2021104,046 mi
- 29/10/2021104,257 mi+211 mi
Average of roughly 64,794 miles per year across 2 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: Below 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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