2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · NM08 YKT
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 130,420 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM08 YKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 130,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM08 YKT 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 (NM08 YKT) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NM08 YKT Mileage History
- 13/08/202296,609 mi
- 15/08/202296,685 mi+76 mi
- 12/08/2023109,799 mi+13,114 mi
- 19/08/2023110,169 mi+370 mi
- 13/08/2024130,420 mi+20,251 mi
Average of roughly 16,888 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: 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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