2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YH58 OSF
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 111,385 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH58 OSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 111,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH58 OSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (YH58 OSF) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
YH58 OSF Mileage History
- 26/09/2022108,923 mi
- 09/10/2023109,991 mi+1,068 mi
- 07/10/2024110,684 mi+693 mi
- 06/10/2025111,385 mi+701 mi
- 06/10/2025111,385 mi
Average of roughly 813 miles per year across 5 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
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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