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AB08 CAT

2017 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,420 mi
Last recorded51,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Corsa35,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 51,420 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 51,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 39,927 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 39,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 33,728 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 25,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 25,970 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,531 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 18,528 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 13,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 CAT is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 35,978 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 CAT, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB08 CAT registered?

AB08 CAT is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 August 2017.

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