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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration GD08JYL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,781 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,640 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair making grinding noise from rear (1.2.1 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 15" wheels on front 16"on rear
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 15" wheels on front 16"on rear
- Offside Front Air filter not attatched
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front skuttle panel insecure
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair making grinding noise from rear (1.2.1 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,913 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,741 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake servo corroded
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,113 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,538 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust brackets broke (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,068 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,595 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018 24 Jun 202614 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,632 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in front strut tops
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,119 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016 24 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres right on limit
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,386 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 24 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,973 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,655 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 24 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,688 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD08JYL was registered on 2008-07-25
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