2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · PE08 GNP
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 121,684 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PE08 GNP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 121,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 GNP 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 (PE08 GNP) between February 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
PE08 GNP Mileage History
- 26/02/2011125,761 mi
- 22/03/201132,535 mi-93,226 mi
- 30/03/201245,259 mi+12,724 mi
- 30/03/201245,259 mi
- 27/12/201254,348 mi+9,089 mi
- 20/01/201466,252 mi+11,904 mi
- 07/08/201586,508 mi+20,256 mi
- 12/08/201586,509 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/2016105,477 mi+18,968 mi
- 10/08/2016105,478 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2017111,816 mi+6,338 mi
- 01/10/2018114,389 mi+2,573 mi
- 31/08/2019117,361 mi+2,972 mi
- 02/09/2019117,361 mi
- 28/09/2020118,216 mi+855 mi
- 28/09/2020118,216 mi
- 29/09/2021118,645 mi+429 mi
- 12/10/2021118,660 mi+15 mi
- 13/09/2022119,207 mi+547 mi
- 09/10/2023120,319 mi+1,112 mi
- 01/10/2024121,684 mi+1,365 mi
Average of roughly -300 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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