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8 MSG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,643 mi
Last recorded73,643 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,643 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,905 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 50,660 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 36,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,756 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,166 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 16,166 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,516 miles

all 4 x tyres cracking on treads but no ply or cords showing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 14,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 x tyres cracking on treads but no ply or cords showing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,429 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 13,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,971 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 9,971 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,894 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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8 MSG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8 MSG, 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 8 MSG registered?

8 MSG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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