2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SW08 OVX
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 168,249 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SW08 OVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/12/2025
- 168,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW08 OVX 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 Vauxhall Corsa (SW08 OVX) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
SW08 OVX Mileage History
- 05/12/2023159,142 mi
- 05/12/2023159,142 mi
- 10/12/2024163,453 mi+4,311 mi
- 11/12/2024163,463 mi+10 mi
- 15/12/2025168,249 mi+4,786 mi
Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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