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SL08 HEJ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 65,633 miles on the clock, averaging 7,577 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 HEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,577

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading65,633 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,228
Average per year7,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 HEJ 5k20k35k50k66k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,228 miles
PASS
Mileage54,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,836 miles
PASS
Mileage42,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage32,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,638 miles
PASS
Mileage21,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage9,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage7,532 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage5,019 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 HEJ
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 HEJ

What car is SL08 HEJ?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 HEJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 HEJ was 65,633 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 HEJ passed its MOT?

SL08 HEJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2019.

Is SL08 HEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 HEJ 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 HEJ?

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