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AB08 CDD

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,382 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres slight surface cracking

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Fail 23 Nov 2023 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres slight surface cracking

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

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,723 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 84,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,344 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 75,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,341 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box deterioration no leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deterioration no leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,684 miles

Front Brake discs minor scored

Rear exhaust back box slight deterioration outer skin.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,684 miles

Front Brake discs minor scored

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box slight deterioration outer skin.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,294 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 51,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,279 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,581 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 26,581 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,134 miles

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

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 CDD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 CDD, 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 AB08 CDD registered?

AB08 CDD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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