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1539 R

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,654 mi
Last recorded88,654 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1539 R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 88,654 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded including prescribed areas

o/s/r suspension prescribed area corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,058 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 87,058 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,497 miles

subframe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 84,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,905 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system slight blow and corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,565 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 83,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 79,205 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,298 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,583 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 33,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,631 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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1539 R is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1539 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1539 R registered?

1539 R is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is 1539 R safe to buy?

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