2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC08 VHP
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 97,347 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC08 VHP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 97,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC08 VHP 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 (YC08 VHP) between April 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YC08 VHP Mileage History
- 29/04/201118,338 mi
- 30/04/201222,756 mi+4,418 mi
- 02/05/201222,766 mi+10 mi
- 30/04/201331,265 mi+8,499 mi
- 12/05/201443,656 mi+12,391 mi
- 12/05/201443,660 mi+4 mi
- 09/07/201554,131 mi+10,471 mi
- 09/06/201660,453 mi+6,322 mi
- 12/06/201766,228 mi+5,775 mi
- 12/06/201766,228 mi
- 06/07/201869,008 mi+2,780 mi
- 05/07/201970,839 mi+1,831 mi
- 05/07/201970,839 mi
- 04/02/202174,071 mi+3,232 mi
- 02/02/202275,852 mi+1,781 mi
- 11/06/202276,195 mi+343 mi
- 19/06/202379,856 mi+3,661 mi
- 24/05/202485,665 mi+5,809 mi
- 30/05/202485,727 mi+62 mi
- 30/05/202591,557 mi+5,830 mi
- 05/06/202697,235 mi+5,678 mi
- 12/06/202697,347 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 5,225 miles per year across 22 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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