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AB08 BBS

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 127,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexi detoriated

Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,254 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,600 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 114,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,554 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 105,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,018 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL MINIMUM ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 100,018 miles

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL MINIMUM ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,286 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 93,286 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,419 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 91,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,801 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml on

Pass 2 May 2013 59,427 miles

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

Oil leak

oil light on

Fail 2 May 2013 59,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

oil light on

Pass 23 May 2012 51,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,539 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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AB08 BBS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AB08 BBS, 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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AB08 BBS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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