2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · LP08 FCX
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 184,177 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 FCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/02/2024
- 184,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 FCX 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 (LP08 FCX) between October 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT BY O/S/F WISHBONE ”; “Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”.
LP08 FCX Mileage History
- 04/10/2021166,951 mi
- 04/10/2021166,951 mi
- 12/01/2023176,542 mi+9,591 mi
- 18/01/2023176,542 mi
- 16/02/2024184,177 mi+7,635 mi
Average of roughly 7,271 miles per year across 5 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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