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AB08 DHY

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 99,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 89,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,762 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification Both front not fitted right (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 85,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated /leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,482 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 61,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,029 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,217 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 DHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB08 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

AB08 DHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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