2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · LA08 OVM
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 96,698 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LA08 OVM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2022
- 96,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA08 OVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (LA08 OVM) between July 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LA08 OVM Mileage History
- 26/07/201125,586 mi
- 26/07/201125,586 mi
- 21/07/201232,022 mi+6,436 mi
- 25/07/201338,934 mi+6,912 mi
- 31/07/201446,018 mi+7,084 mi
- 20/07/201553,472 mi+7,454 mi
- 20/07/201553,472 mi
- 28/07/201661,057 mi+7,585 mi
- 28/07/201661,057 mi
- 25/07/201769,283 mi+8,226 mi
- 25/07/201769,283 mi
- 26/07/201873,310 mi+4,027 mi
- 26/07/201873,310 mi
- 24/07/201978,317 mi+5,007 mi
- 24/07/201978,317 mi
- 01/02/202185,745 mi+7,428 mi
- 07/02/202296,635 mi+10,890 mi
- 08/02/202296,698 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 6,746 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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