2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC58 VHH
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 57,268 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 VHH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2025
- 57,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 VHH 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 VHH) between October 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YC58 VHH Mileage History
- 29/10/201112,353 mi
- 03/11/201215,501 mi+3,148 mi
- 15/05/201422,686 mi+7,185 mi
- 15/05/201422,686 mi
- 11/05/201526,546 mi+3,860 mi
- 11/05/201526,546 mi
- 08/09/201528,287 mi+1,741 mi
- 12/09/201632,534 mi+4,247 mi
- 04/10/201734,759 mi+2,225 mi
- 11/10/201836,875 mi+2,116 mi
- 12/10/201836,878 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/201938,779 mi+1,901 mi
- 29/10/201938,780 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/202041,911 mi+3,131 mi
- 03/11/202041,911 mi
- 23/10/202144,433 mi+2,522 mi
- 02/11/202248,280 mi+3,847 mi
- 02/11/202248,280 mi
- 03/11/202351,813 mi+3,533 mi
- 03/11/202351,813 mi
- 29/10/202454,662 mi+2,849 mi
- 29/10/202454,662 mi
- 26/10/202557,268 mi+2,606 mi
- 26/10/202557,268 mi
Average of roughly 3,210 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: Below 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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