2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · KS08 LKL
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2008. Recorded mileage 102,138 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS08 LKL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 102,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS08 LKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (KS08 LKL) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KS08 LKL Mileage History
- 26/02/202273,804 mi
- 23/02/202378,461 mi+4,657 mi
- 25/03/202491,104 mi+12,643 mi
- 21/03/2025102,138 mi+11,034 mi
Average of roughly 9,248 miles per year across 4 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: 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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