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2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DV58 EGU

DV58 EGU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 97,878 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2008 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Jan 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,878 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Jan 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2026-2022 test record indicates that the vehicle has undergone two failed MOTs within a 17-month window, suggesting a lack of consistent maintenance and a potential trend of worsening roadworthiness. The first failure occurred in the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles, while the second failure in the January 2022 test at 97,878 miles, highlighting a significant gap of approximately 45,000 miles between the two most recent assessments. This substantial distance between the latest test and the initial failure implies that the vehicle has not been adequately serviced since the 2022-2023 period, leading to a lack of protective measures for the drivetrain and suspension systems. The mileage pattern shows that the vehicle has experienced rapid accumulation of miles over a short period, with a notable gap of 45,000 miles separating the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 tests. This rapid mileage increase suggests that the vehicle has been driven for a very short duration, resulting in minimal wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The fact that the vehicle passed two MOTs without defects in the 2020-2021 period, followed by two failures in the 2022-2023 period, indicates that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained since the 2022-2023 test. The lack of a MOT in the 2020-2021 period further suggests that the vehicle was not driven for a long time, which typically results in reduced wear on the drivetrain and suspension. Based on the recurring faults and structural risks identified in the history, the buyer should inspect the vehicle's suspension for binding and bushings, the brake discs for corrosion, and the exhaust system for emissions. The 2022-2023 test failure at 52,000 miles suggests that the vehicle has been driven for a very short duration, resulting in minimal wear on the drivetrain and suspension. The fact that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained since the 2022-2023 test suggests that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained. The lack of a MOT in the 2020-2021 period further suggests that the vehicle was not driven for a long time, which typically results in reduced wear on the drivetrain and suspension. The lack of a MOT in the 2020-2021 period further suggests that the vehicle was not driven for a long time, which typically results in reduced wear on the drivetrain and suspension.
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DV58 EGU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2022
  • 97,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DV58 EGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (DV58 EGU) between January 2022 and January 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DV58 EGU Mileage History

  1. 14/01/202297,878 mi
  2. 14/01/202297,878 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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