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SY08 LFT

2008 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 Petrol 998cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 95,755 miles on the clock, averaging 4,871 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 SY08 LFT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,871

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,755 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,019
Average per year4,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 LFT 22k40k59k77k96k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,755 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage82,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,736 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage82,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,254 miles
PASS
Mileage81,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage74,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage67,386 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage63,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage61,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage58,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage55,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage49,908 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage44,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage38,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage33,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage28,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage22,003 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

RegistrationSY08 LFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 LFT

What car is SY08 LFT?

SY08 LFT is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 LFT?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 LFT was 95,755 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 LFT passed its MOT?

SY08 LFT has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2026.

Is SY08 LFT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 LFT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SY08 LFT?

SY08 LFT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.