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A13 PNY

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,567 mi
Last recorded108,567 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 108,567 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,569 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 89,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 89,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,085 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 87,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 85,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,021 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 84,021 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,105 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,948 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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A13 PNY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A13 PNY, 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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A13 PNY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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