2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YR08 BHN
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 110,066 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 BHN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/01/2022
- 110,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 BHN 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 (YR08 BHN) between March 2011 and January 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability play top mounti”.
YR08 BHN Mileage History
- 09/03/201128,570 mi
- 09/03/201128,570 mi
- 19/03/201239,583 mi+11,013 mi
- 19/03/201350,025 mi+10,442 mi
- 20/03/201460,588 mi+10,563 mi
- 18/03/201570,469 mi+9,881 mi
- 11/01/201676,913 mi+6,444 mi
- 24/12/201684,180 mi+7,267 mi
- 29/12/201684,183 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/201891,935 mi+7,752 mi
- 09/01/201891,935 mi
- 07/01/201997,027 mi+5,092 mi
- 07/01/201997,028 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2020102,289 mi+5,261 mi
- 08/01/2020102,299 mi+10 mi
- 07/01/2021106,356 mi+4,057 mi
- 08/01/2021106,367 mi+11 mi
- 10/01/2022110,066 mi+3,699 mi
Average of roughly 7,517 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: Poor
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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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