2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · NM08 XGU
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 53,594 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM08 XGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 53,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM08 XGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (NM08 XGU) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
NM08 XGU Mileage History
- 15/06/202245,387 mi
- 15/06/202348,761 mi+3,374 mi
- 25/06/202451,065 mi+2,304 mi
- 02/06/202553,594 mi+2,529 mi
Average of roughly 2,768 miles per year across 4 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
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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