2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SH08 LKZ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 131,123 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 LKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 131,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 LKZ 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 (SH08 LKZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mark with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
SH08 LKZ Mileage History
- 22/07/2023105,962 mi
- 24/06/2024113,866 mi+7,904 mi
- 25/06/2024113,866 mi
- 07/07/2025131,121 mi+17,255 mi
- 11/07/2025131,123 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,763 miles per year across 5 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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