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AB08 LBX

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,429 mi
Last recorded66,429 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slight age cracking and distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 26 Oct 2023 66,429 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slight age cracking and distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 29 Oct 2022 62,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge , slight damage to outer sidewall and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

inspection light on

Fail 28 Oct 2022 62,793 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge , slight damage to outer sidewall and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

inspection light on

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,258 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear and slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

inspection light on

Fail 25 Oct 2021 60,258 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear and slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

inspection light on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,826 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

service light on

Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,429 miles

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

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust system weak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,247 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 54,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 47,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,855 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 40,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed damaged (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,877 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,913 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,912 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,565 miles

adv wiper on offside hitting bonnet (linkage bent)

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 LBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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