2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SL58 YEX
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 45,979 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL58 YEX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 45,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 YEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (SL58 YEX) between March 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SL58 YEX Mileage History
- 12/03/201216,798 mi
- 12/03/201216,798 mi
- 14/03/201320,909 mi+4,111 mi
- 24/02/201425,647 mi+4,738 mi
- 24/02/201425,647 mi
- 18/03/201529,353 mi+3,706 mi
- 31/08/201634,020 mi+4,667 mi
- 01/09/201634,022 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/201736,226 mi+2,204 mi
- 29/08/201736,226 mi
- 03/09/201837,622 mi+1,396 mi
- 03/09/201939,661 mi+2,039 mi
- 11/09/201939,665 mi+4 mi
- 23/02/202141,479 mi+1,814 mi
- 24/02/202141,479 mi
- 02/03/202242,277 mi+798 mi
- 06/04/202342,814 mi+537 mi
- 06/04/202342,814 mi
- 04/04/202443,427 mi+613 mi
- 04/04/202443,427 mi
- 01/05/202443,725 mi+298 mi
- 02/05/202443,725 mi
- 09/02/202645,965 mi+2,240 mi
- 10/02/202645,979 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,097 miles per year across 24 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: 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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