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A14 UKS

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,635 mi
Last recorded149,635 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 UKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 149,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,589 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 120,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre void of tread outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin delaminating

Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,339 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,065 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,637 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,811 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer delaminating.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,206 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 9,896 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 UKS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKS, 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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A14 UKS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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