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AA08 BND

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,131 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2019 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 55,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,827 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 50,827 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 48,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 45,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,804 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)

both rear tyres perished/split at base of tread

nearside front inner arch cracked/broken

offside rear brake has slight bind and squeals when parking brake applied

offside rear tyre has a split in inner sidewall but not exposing cords or ply

Fail 29 Oct 2014 42,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished/split at base of tread

nearside front inner arch cracked/broken

offside rear brake has slight bind and squeals when parking brake applied

offside rear tyre has a split in inner sidewall but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,907 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 39,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nsf wipers slighty worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,770 miles

front pads 90% worn

Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads 90% worn

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 BND is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BND, 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 BND is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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