2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · LD08 YUW
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 109,147 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 YUW Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 109,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 YUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (LD08 YUW) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD08 YUW Mileage History
- 11/03/201125,570 mi
- 03/04/201237,421 mi+11,851 mi
- 30/03/201351,584 mi+14,163 mi
- 30/03/201351,584 mi
- 24/03/201465,243 mi+13,659 mi
- 24/03/201465,243 mi
- 21/03/201569,454 mi+4,211 mi
- 21/03/201569,454 mi
- 31/03/201672,940 mi+3,486 mi
- 31/03/201672,940 mi
- 01/04/201776,133 mi+3,193 mi
- 01/04/201776,133 mi
- 05/03/201880,235 mi+4,102 mi
- 05/03/201880,235 mi
- 01/04/201986,297 mi+6,062 mi
- 30/03/202094,096 mi+7,799 mi
- 30/03/202094,096 mi
- 03/04/202195,092 mi+996 mi
- 03/04/202195,092 mi
- 04/04/2022101,484 mi+6,392 mi
- 01/04/2023103,762 mi+2,278 mi
- 03/04/2023103,762 mi
- 02/04/2024106,199 mi+2,437 mi
- 02/04/2024106,199 mi
- 25/03/2025107,900 mi+1,701 mi
- 31/03/2026109,147 mi+1,247 mi
- 01/04/2026109,147 mi
Average of roughly 5,550 miles per year across 27 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
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- 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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