2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SK08 UPL
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,950 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK08 UPL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 124,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK08 UPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (SK08 UPL) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SK08 UPL Mileage History
- 17/05/2022119,397 mi
- 25/05/2022119,575 mi+178 mi
- 16/05/2023124,892 mi+5,317 mi
- 07/06/2023124,950 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 5,259 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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