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AA08 XFB

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,477 mi
Last recorded75,477 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,062 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 75,062 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 72,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,855 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 68,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 63,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2013 40,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,915 miles

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 XFB is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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