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BY08 GEM

2012 Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,353 mi
Last recorded75,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY08 GEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Limited Edition
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,353 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 75,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2025 79,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 75,160 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 70,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,734 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2023 66,654 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 63,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,099 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition?

Based on 8,704 MOT tests across 1,503 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed 2
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BY08 GEM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition fails its MOT is registration plate character(s) not correctly formed, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BY08 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BY08 GEM registered?

BY08 GEM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is BY08 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY08 GEM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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