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AB08 LBZ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,803 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,878 miles

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

Front shock top mount worn

Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,041 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,484 miles

Front pads appear low

N/S/R shock casing/suspension stop is detached from body

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various brake pipes are coated

rear exhaust heat shield broken at mounting screw in one place

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 93,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Various brake pipes are coated

Front pads appear low

N/S/F coil spring corroded

N/S/R shock casing/suspension stop is detached from body

O/S/R Positioning lamp only has 50% working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner & outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield broken at mounting screw in one place

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,665 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear and have cracks in treadwear

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,026 miles

front discs worn and lipped

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,901 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 LBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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