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AA08 YKM

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,648 mi
Last recorded100,648 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 100,648 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 100,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 88,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 86,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 84,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 81,607 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 81,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 79,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 75,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,164 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 69,164 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 65,070 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,428 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,428 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 54,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,145 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 34,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,622 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 YKM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

AA08 YKM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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