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AA08 RVM

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,122 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 110,122 miles

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,311 miles

accident damage to nearside rear bumper

auxilliary belt deteriorated

both rear tyre splitting in treads

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2019 98,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

accident damage to nearside rear bumper

auxilliary belt deteriorated

both rear tyre splitting in treads

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,304 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,766 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 71,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,193 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2016 65,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,292 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 52,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 52,547 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 43,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2012 35,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,190 miles

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

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 RVM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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