2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · PG08 DFN
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 75,269 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PG08 DFN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2024
- 75,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PG08 DFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (PG08 DFN) between July 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PG08 DFN Mileage History
- 18/07/20119,138 mi
- 18/07/20119,138 mi
- 17/07/201212,384 mi+3,246 mi
- 18/07/201212,384 mi
- 15/07/201315,642 mi+3,258 mi
- 15/07/201315,642 mi
- 28/07/201419,111 mi+3,469 mi
- 28/07/201419,111 mi
- 01/08/201522,606 mi+3,495 mi
- 08/08/201522,749 mi+143 mi
- 18/07/201625,629 mi+2,880 mi
- 18/07/201625,629 mi
- 09/08/201728,933 mi+3,304 mi
- 30/04/201831,203 mi+2,270 mi
- 23/04/201937,120 mi+5,917 mi
- 28/10/202045,113 mi+7,993 mi
- 06/01/202251,142 mi+6,029 mi
- 06/01/202251,142 mi
- 14/01/202356,119 mi+4,977 mi
- 14/01/202356,119 mi
- 09/12/202360,654 mi+4,535 mi
- 09/12/202360,654 mi
- 29/11/202475,269 mi+14,615 mi
- 29/11/202475,269 mi
Average of roughly 4,947 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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