2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · YY08 HHF
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2008. Recorded mileage 88,747 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY08 HHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2024
- 88,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 HHF 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 HHF) between August 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
YY08 HHF Mileage History
- 19/08/202281,173 mi
- 19/08/202281,173 mi
- 18/08/202385,541 mi+4,368 mi
- 18/08/202385,541 mi
- 06/06/202488,747 mi+3,206 mi
Average of roughly 4,210 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: 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
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