2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SP58 XUL
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 106,284 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP58 XUL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 106,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP58 XUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (SP58 XUL) between September 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SP58 XUL Mileage History
- 15/09/201127,172 mi
- 08/09/201235,492 mi+8,320 mi
- 04/04/201338,929 mi+3,437 mi
- 31/03/201443,233 mi+4,304 mi
- 31/03/201443,233 mi
- 20/03/201546,607 mi+3,374 mi
- 10/03/201649,440 mi+2,833 mi
- 10/03/201649,440 mi
- 08/03/201753,795 mi+4,355 mi
- 05/03/201857,445 mi+3,650 mi
- 26/03/201961,135 mi+3,690 mi
- 26/03/201961,136 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/202062,767 mi+1,631 mi
- 24/02/202062,768 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/202163,017 mi+249 mi
- 26/04/202267,521 mi+4,504 mi
- 24/04/202374,627 mi+7,106 mi
- 24/04/202484,935 mi+10,308 mi
- 15/04/202595,117 mi+10,182 mi
- 15/04/2025167,579 mi+72,462 mi
- 30/03/2026106,284 mi-61,295 mi
- 30/03/2026106,284 mi
Average of roughly 5,442 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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- 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
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