2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · NM08 XUN
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 63,417 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM08 XUN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 63,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM08 XUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (NM08 XUN) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
NM08 XUN Mileage History
- 30/03/201124,311 mi
- 30/03/201124,311 mi
- 27/03/201228,723 mi+4,412 mi
- 10/05/201332,016 mi+3,293 mi
- 19/05/201435,142 mi+3,126 mi
- 07/05/201537,239 mi+2,097 mi
- 20/05/201640,395 mi+3,156 mi
- 12/05/201743,416 mi+3,021 mi
- 17/05/201846,344 mi+2,928 mi
- 17/05/201846,344 mi
- 08/06/201946,948 mi+604 mi
- 10/06/201946,948 mi
- 24/07/202048,096 mi+1,148 mi
- 19/07/202149,977 mi+1,881 mi
- 12/07/202252,370 mi+2,393 mi
- 20/07/202354,551 mi+2,181 mi
- 18/07/202455,986 mi+1,435 mi
- 17/07/202557,289 mi+1,303 mi
- 21/07/202557,289 mi
- 22/07/202663,417 mi+6,128 mi
- 23/07/202663,417 mi
Average of roughly 2,553 miles per year across 21 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: Below 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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