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97 MXP

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 MXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 92,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,109 miles

Covers and Shields

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 72,179 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 Both sides close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,316 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 42,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 42,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,426 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 31,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2017 23,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,928 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2015 13,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,920 miles

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

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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97 MXP is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 97 MXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 97 MXP registered?

97 MXP is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is 97 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 MXP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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