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AA08 XKP

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,079 mi
Last recorded133,079 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 133,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 133,079 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,133 miles

Nearside Front strut mount worn

Nearside Front strut mount worn

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,435 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 122,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,350 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 113,350 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 102,058 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 102,058 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 91,306 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 83,145 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,557 miles

n/s/r shock aborber dust cover loose breather hose split on engine r/c cover

Fail 12 Jun 2012 62,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r shock aborber dust cover loose breather hose split on engine r/c cover

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,291 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)

Parking brake level has long travel

Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake level has long travel

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 XKP is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XKP, 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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What year was AA08 XKP registered?

AA08 XKP is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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