2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MT08 TVC
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 115,173 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT08 TVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 115,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT08 TVC 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 (MT08 TVC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MT08 TVC Mileage History
- 17/04/202498,276 mi
- 18/04/202498,281 mi+5 mi
- 15/04/2025106,324 mi+8,043 mi
- 22/04/2025106,452 mi+128 mi
- 10/04/2026115,173 mi+8,721 mi
Average of roughly 8,540 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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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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