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AA08 LPK

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,553 mi
Last recorded136,553 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,553 miles

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

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

rear lights tinted

Fail 27 Feb 2025 136,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear lights tinted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 125,042 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 125,042 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,045 miles

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

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

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

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

air filter poss non standard

exhaust deteriorated

rear lens n/s and o/s poss tinted or non standard

Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,181 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres slightly perished

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,633 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner disc surface corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,028 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 91,901 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NSF BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF INNER EDGE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF INNER EDGE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING OFF

NSR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS

OSR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORREDED OUT SKINS LOOSE

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,197 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,449 miles

Back box corroded.

Fuel line slightly damaged on o/s of floor.

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,449 miles

Back box corroded.

Fuel line slightly damaged on o/s of floor.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,877 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 LPK is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPK, 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 LPK is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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