2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC58 VBJ
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 107,350 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 VBJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 107,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (YC58 VBJ) between October 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Pressure Switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YC58 VBJ Mileage History
- 14/10/201118,921 mi
- 09/11/201225,176 mi+6,255 mi
- 21/01/201433,389 mi+8,213 mi
- 05/07/201434,785 mi+1,396 mi
- 17/02/201537,357 mi+2,572 mi
- 29/12/201543,317 mi+5,960 mi
- 29/12/201544,317 mi+1,000 mi
- 15/12/201654,011 mi+9,694 mi
- 15/12/201654,011 mi
- 11/12/201759,565 mi+5,554 mi
- 11/12/201759,568 mi+3 mi
- 12/06/201860,538 mi+970 mi
- 07/06/201968,996 mi+8,458 mi
- 07/06/201968,996 mi
- 05/12/202079,583 mi+10,587 mi
- 09/12/202079,583 mi
- 08/12/202182,938 mi+3,355 mi
- 08/12/202182,938 mi
- 21/11/202288,849 mi+5,911 mi
- 25/11/202394,337 mi+5,488 mi
- 03/12/2024101,034 mi+6,697 mi
- 03/12/2024101,034 mi
- 01/12/2025107,350 mi+6,316 mi
- 01/12/2025107,350 mi
Average of roughly 6,257 miles per year across 24 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: Average
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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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