2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · SH08 FMJ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 123,299 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
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SH08 FMJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 123,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 FMJ MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (SH08 FMJ) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH08 FMJ Mileage History
- 19/10/2022123,103 mi
- 24/10/2022123,299 mi+196 mi
Average of roughly 14,416 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our Verdict
This 2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 petrol is a
Given the age and mileage, an independent pre-purchase inspection (around £150-£250) is essential, particularly for the clutch, gearbox synchros, coolant system and exhaust — components that wear with mileage rather than appearing on MOT. There is no service history detail in the records provided, so ask the seller for documentary proof of cambelt changes (typically every 60,000 miles or 5 years) and recent major items such as timing chain tensioner (some 1.0 engines are chain-driven, but verify). Negotiate hard on price: budget for tyres, brakes, and a possible clutch replacement within the first year of ownership. The October 2022 MOT result is confusing — the vehicle passed on 24 October with no defects, after a failure on 19 October 2022 also showing no defects. This could indicate an administrative issue or a refusal for a tyre/visibility reason not recorded here, so ask for the actual MOT certificate (VT20) and any advisory or refusal notice from the test centre. Common Corsa issues to ask about include water pump failure, EGR valve carbon build-up, and rear brake drum self-adjuster seizing on long-neglected cars.
The 1.0-litre petrol Corsa is one of the cheaper superminis to run, typically returning 45-50 mpg in real-world driving and falling into a low road tax band (likely £30-£165 annually depending on exact VED band, but post-2006 petrol cars of this size are usually £30-£35). Insurance sits in groups 2-5, so cover should be inexpensive for experienced drivers. Typical annual maintenance on a high-mileage 1.0 Corsa averages £300-£500 for routine servicing plus tyres and brakes. Allowing for fuel at around 9,000 miles per year at 47 mpg and current petrol prices, plus tax, insurance, and maintenance, total annual running costs are likely in the £1,400-£1,700 region — modest by modern standards but reasonable to budget for a car of this vintage.
On inspection, pay particular attention to the 1.0 engine's cold start behaviour — listen for timing chain rattle if chain-driven, and check for oil leaks around the cam cover and sump gasket. Coolant hoses and the radiator are common failure points on cars of this age, and any white residue or sweet smell suggests a head gasket concern. Inspect the underside for corrosion — Vauxhall Corsas from 2007-2009 are known for rear axle and suspension corrosion in winter-use cars; check the coil springs and ball joints specifically, as these are the top MOT failure reasons for this model. Verify all tyres are the same size and have at least 3mm of tread, test the clutch for slipping on a hill, and check the MOT history on the V5C against the records provided. Finally, examine the bodywork for previous accident repair, particularly around the front bumper and nearside panels, which are common impact zones on small hatchbacks.
This SH08FMJ is a blue 998cc petrol Vauxhall Corsa first registered in April 2008, making it over 18 years old at the time of writing. Three MOT tests are recorded: two passes with no defects (2021 and 2022) and one failure in October 2022, which is unusual because no defects were recorded against the failure. Mileage of 123,299 miles is very high, averaging well over 8,000 miles per year. Compared with the Vauxhall Corsa model average annual mileage of 5,753 miles, this example has been driven substantially harder than typical.
Across 972,915 Vauxhall Corsa records, the model achieves a 76.2% MOT pass rate — broadly average for the supermini class but with recurring failures in coil springs, ball joints, and headlamp aim reflecting age-related wear rather than inherent defects.
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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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