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AA08 BEJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,180 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom arms and subframe are slightly corroded

rear axle and both rear shock absorbers are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,775 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 29,935 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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AA08 BEJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AA08 BEJ, 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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AA08 BEJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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