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AB08 LCA

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,370 miles

Nearside Rear Foam bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 57,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Foam bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,019 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Light deterioration to headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 53,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 52,389 miles

Nearside Front wing is badly corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 52,384 miles

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

Nearside Front wing is badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 51,813 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 51,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 49,120 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 15 May 2014 44,324 miles

front discs ridged slightly

front wiperblades juddering and smearing windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Fail 15 May 2014 44,324 miles

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

front discs ridged slightly

front wiperblades juddering and smearing windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 14 May 2013 37,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,264 miles

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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 LCA is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

AB08 LCA is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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