2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SO08 ARZ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 74,048 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1229cc
SO08 ARZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2024
- 74,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO08 ARZ Mileage History
- 03/09/202268,588 mi
- 22/08/202370,593 mi+2,005 mi
- 30/08/202370,633 mi+40 mi
- 28/08/202474,048 mi+3,415 mi
Average of roughly 2,750 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 ARZ 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 (SO08 ARZ) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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