2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · OV08 FDK
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 73,730 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV08 FDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 73,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OV08 FDK Mileage History
- 11/10/202468,060 mi
- 15/10/202468,080 mi+20 mi
- 16/10/202468,087 mi+7 mi
- 16/12/202573,687 mi+5,600 mi
- 31/12/202573,730 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 4,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV08 FDK 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 (OV08 FDK) between October 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Damaged. (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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