2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · NV08 CVE
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 20,782 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV08 CVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 20,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV08 CVE 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 (NV08 CVE) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective Heavily Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
NV08 CVE Mileage History
- 13/08/2022107,067 mi
- 13/08/2022107,078 mi+11 mi
- 14/11/2023112,332 mi+5,254 mi
- 13/03/202520,782 mi-91,550 mi
- 13/03/202520,782 mi
Average of roughly -33,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
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- 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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