2008 Optare Versa 6.7L Diesel · SP58 DPF
2008 Optare Versa (6.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 729,965 km. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- OPTARE VERSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 729,965 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 6.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP58 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2024
- 729,965 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP58 DPF 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 Optare Versa (SP58 DPF) between February 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 rear Reservoir: insecure, excessively corroded, or leaking. small air tank behind axle 2 excessively corroded (”; “centre All suspension types - A suspension component or its attachment point: so damaged, worn, distorted or corroded th”; “Brake pipes and flexible hoses: excessively chafed, cracked with reinforcement cords exposed, excessively corroded, dete”.
SP58 DPF Odometer History
- 10/02/2022468,480 km
- 14/02/2022602,872 km+134,392 km
- 26/01/2023674,999 km+72,127 km
- 27/01/2023675,082 km+83 km
- 22/01/2024729,965 km+54,883 km
Average of roughly 134,329 km 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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