2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · YX08 OBW
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 81,306 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX08 OBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 81,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX08 OBW 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 (YX08 OBW) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YX08 OBW Mileage History
- 14/01/202265,817 mi
- 23/01/202370,775 mi+4,958 mi
- 23/01/202475,984 mi+5,209 mi
- 23/01/202475,984 mi
- 20/01/202581,306 mi+5,322 mi
Average of roughly 5,135 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: 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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