2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YF58 DTK
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 53,338 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF58 DTK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 53,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF58 DTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (YF58 DTK) between December 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
YF58 DTK Mileage History
- 05/12/201112,835 mi
- 06/12/201218,280 mi+5,445 mi
- 26/11/201323,157 mi+4,877 mi
- 26/11/201323,157 mi
- 27/11/201428,029 mi+4,872 mi
- 18/11/201531,322 mi+3,293 mi
- 21/11/201634,919 mi+3,597 mi
- 16/11/201738,056 mi+3,137 mi
- 16/11/201738,056 mi
- 14/11/201840,760 mi+2,704 mi
- 20/11/201943,070 mi+2,310 mi
- 20/11/201943,070 mi
- 11/11/202044,682 mi+1,612 mi
- 08/11/202146,415 mi+1,733 mi
- 30/11/202248,212 mi+1,797 mi
- 20/11/202350,034 mi+1,822 mi
- 03/12/202451,826 mi+1,792 mi
- 19/11/202553,338 mi+1,512 mi
Average of roughly 2,902 miles per year across 18 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: Good
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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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