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8309 PH

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8309 PH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 89,579 miles

Central Front coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 89,579 miles

Central Front coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 79,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle front (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,945 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,945 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,392 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,182 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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8309 PH is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 8309 PH, 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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8309 PH is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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