2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.6L Petrol · YY08 CXA
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,986 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY08 CXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 126,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 CXA 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 (YY08 CXA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YY08 CXA Mileage History
- 28/09/2023104,886 mi
- 08/10/2024116,267 mi+11,381 mi
- 11/10/2024116,403 mi+136 mi
- 04/10/2025126,986 mi+10,583 mi
- 04/10/2025126,986 mi
Average of roughly 10,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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