2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · SL58 YGX
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 79,024 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Feb 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL58 YGX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2019
- 79,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 YGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (SL58 YGX) between October 2011 and October 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
SL58 YGX Mileage History
- 06/10/201117,819 mi
- 05/11/201224,980 mi+7,161 mi
- 09/01/201437,648 mi+12,668 mi
- 10/01/201437,648 mi
- 15/12/201446,055 mi+8,407 mi
- 15/12/201446,055 mi
- 22/12/201554,644 mi+8,589 mi
- 22/12/201554,644 mi
- 03/01/201763,856 mi+9,212 mi
- 06/01/201869,569 mi+5,713 mi
- 08/01/201869,571 mi+2 mi
- 08/11/201873,043 mi+3,472 mi
- 31/10/201979,024 mi+5,981 mi
Average of roughly 7,586 miles per year across 13 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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