2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SH08 DPZ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 88,326 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 DPZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2022
- 88,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 DPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (SH08 DPZ) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH08 DPZ Mileage History
- 10/05/202288,322 mi
- 11/05/202288,326 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,567 miles per year across 2 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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