2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DX02 CHR
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 124,035 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX02 CHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 124,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DX02 CHR Mileage History
- 18/06/2024100,186 mi
- 09/07/2024100,716 mi+530 mi
- 11/07/2025111,059 mi+10,343 mi
- 07/07/2026123,751 mi+12,692 mi
- 16/07/2026124,035 mi+284 mi
Average of roughly 11,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX02 CHR 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 (DX02 CHR) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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