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SO57 BYM

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 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 62,727 miles on the clock, averaging 3,523 miles per year, well below 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 SO57 BYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,523

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,727 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,741
Average per year3,523
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 BYM 14k26k38k51k63k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage59,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage57,898 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
PASS
Mileage57,606 miles
Since last MOT+552 miles
PASS
Mileage57,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,084 miles
PASS
Mileage55,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage53,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage48,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage41,822 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage36,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage32,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage28,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage23,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage19,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage14,112 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

RegistrationSO57 BYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 BYM

What car is SO57 BYM?

SO57 BYM is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 BYM?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 BYM was 62,727 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 BYM passed its MOT?

SO57 BYM has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2024.

Is SO57 BYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 BYM 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 SO57 BYM?

SO57 BYM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.