2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · WF08 SVW
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 104,174 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF08 SVW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2023
- 104,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF08 SVW 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 (WF08 SVW) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2023 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner+outer (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WF08 SVW Mileage History
- 21/06/202294,386 mi
- 21/06/202294,386 mi
- 21/06/2023104,174 mi+9,788 mi
- 21/06/2023104,174 mi
Average of roughly 9,792 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Poor
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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
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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