2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · KS08 LPF
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2008. Recorded mileage 148,764 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS08 LPF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2021
- 148,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS08 LPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (KS08 LPF) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS08 LPF Mileage History
- 09/12/2021148,450 mi
- 17/12/2021148,764 mi+314 mi
Average of roughly 14,448 miles per year across 2 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
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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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