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AA08 XXC

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,282 mi
Last recorded107,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,282 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 107,282 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 101,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front undertray insecure

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,850 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,850 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition and worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,952 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,921 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,920 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,367 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 32,020 miles

rear tyres perished and worn to 3mm

Pass 17 May 2012 27,374 miles

advise rear tyres worn to 3mm 7 slightly perished

Fail 14 May 2012 27,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise rear tyres worn to 3mm 7 slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2011 22,859 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2011 22,837 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 XXC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

AA08 XXC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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