2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FG08 VSN
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 124,812 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 VSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 124,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 VSN 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 (FG08 VSN) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FG08 VSN Mileage History
- 16/02/2023115,708 mi
- 27/02/2024119,238 mi+3,530 mi
- 28/02/2024119,256 mi+18 mi
- 11/03/2025122,820 mi+3,564 mi
- 25/08/2026124,812 mi+1,992 mi
Average of roughly 2,586 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: 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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- 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
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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