2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · MF08 FMO
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 85,236 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- 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.
MF08 FMO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 85,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF08 FMO 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 (MF08 FMO) between March 2011 and June 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
MF08 FMO Mileage History
- 31/03/20119,415 mi
- 03/04/201214,329 mi+4,914 mi
- 08/03/201316,857 mi+2,528 mi
- 07/04/201419,884 mi+3,027 mi
- 24/03/201528,151 mi+8,267 mi
- 30/03/201638,712 mi+10,561 mi
- 07/04/201747,993 mi+9,281 mi
- 12/04/201748,050 mi+57 mi
- 12/04/201748,050 mi
- 05/04/201856,947 mi+8,897 mi
- 15/04/201964,192 mi+7,245 mi
- 15/04/201964,192 mi
- 26/03/202070,773 mi+6,581 mi
- 26/03/202070,773 mi
- 01/04/202175,065 mi+4,292 mi
- 30/06/202276,548 mi+1,483 mi
- 14/06/202377,012 mi+464 mi
- 17/06/202485,236 mi+8,224 mi
Average of roughly 5,737 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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