2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · EN57 XSE
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 129,011 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN57 XSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 129,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN57 XSE 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 (EN57 XSE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
EN57 XSE Mileage History
- 12/07/2023104,678 mi
- 25/07/2024117,955 mi+13,277 mi
- 26/07/2024117,955 mi
- 17/07/2025129,011 mi+11,056 mi
- 18/07/2025129,011 mi
Average of roughly 12,063 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: Poor
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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