2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SY08 XBC
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 119,205 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY08 XBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 119,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY08 XBC 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 (SY08 XBC) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SY08 XBC Mileage History
- 11/05/2023103,442 mi
- 19/05/2023103,442 mi
- 23/05/2024109,219 mi+5,777 mi
- 22/09/2025119,205 mi+9,986 mi
- 22/09/2025119,205 mi
Average of roughly 6,653 miles 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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