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A49 GSW

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,245 mi
Last recorded31,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA49 GSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 31,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 27,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,910 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 27,910 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,113 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 27,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,618 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 25,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,602 miles

NOTE! damp area around nearside rear wheel cylinder on back plate.

NOTE! damp area around offside rear wheel cylinder on back plate.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,656 miles

small cut in r/n/s tyre

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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A49 GSW is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A49 GSW, 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 A49 GSW registered?

A49 GSW is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is A49 GSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A49 GSW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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