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A12 PRM

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,278 miles

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 91,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,515 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 88,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,508 miles

sump damp with oil, not seeping or dripping

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,149 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,260 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,191 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,565 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop broken shroud has fallen down

Offside Rear shockabsorber bump stop broken shroud has fallen down

Pass 27 Sep 2015 46,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,264 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,944 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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A12 PRM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A12 PRM, 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 A12 PRM registered?

A12 PRM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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