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SL08 ELJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 114,744 miles on the clock, averaging 8,871 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 ELJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,871

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,776
Average per year8,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 ELJ 21k45k68k91k115k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage106,968 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,900 miles
PASS
Mileage103,067 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage101,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage89,011 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,008 miles
Since last MOT+15,061 miles
PASS
Mileage73,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,947 miles
Since last MOT+29,034 miles
PASS
Mileage44,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage34,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage30,961 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage27,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage21,437 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ELJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 ELJ

What car is SL08 ELJ?

SL08 ELJ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 ELJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 ELJ was 114,744 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 ELJ passed its MOT?

SL08 ELJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2021.

Is SL08 ELJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 ELJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL08 ELJ?

SL08 ELJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.