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A14 ESM

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,670 mi
Last recorded34,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 ESM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 34,670 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 34,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 30,622 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 30,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 25,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,548 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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A14 ESM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A14 ESM, 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 A14 ESM registered?

A14 ESM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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