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A18 XBN

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 83,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded.both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and poor front flexi pipe very poor condition

n/s/r brake sticking

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

various components corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear.o/s/r badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded.front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,658 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 68,239 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 63,585 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various components corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,317 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 61,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various components corroded.n/s/f tyre worn on o/edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 57,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 55,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,116 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 51,116 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 47,680 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,659 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ALL 4 TYRES FITTED IN WRONG DIRECTION (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,662 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)

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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A18 XBN is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A18 XBN, 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 A18 XBN registered?

A18 XBN is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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The MOT history for A18 XBN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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