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AB08 EVA

2014 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,388 mi
Last recorded84,388 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Corsa48,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 EVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,388 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 84,388 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,593 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 83,593 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

no emissions check due to exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,455 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 79,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,912 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 57,912 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,079 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 48,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,518 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 EVA is a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 48,163 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 EVA, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB08 EVA is a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2014.

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