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AA08 XNK

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,265 mi
Last recorded56,265 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 56,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 56,251 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 54,822 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 54,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 53,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 53,615 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 52,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 51,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 51,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 50,375 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 50,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 49,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 48,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 48,366 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,199 miles

light cracks on both front tyres

Pass 18 May 2017 44,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 44,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 41,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,099 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 36,094 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 31,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2013 31,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 27,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,533 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 XNK is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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