2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · RM02 RAY
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 65,419 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RM02 RAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 65,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RM02 RAY 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 (RM02 RAY) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
RM02 RAY Mileage History
- 21/11/202363,886 mi
- 04/12/202464,870 mi+984 mi
- 04/12/202464,882 mi+12 mi
- 01/12/202565,417 mi+535 mi
- 01/12/202565,419 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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