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AB08 LCC

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,258 mi
Last recorded103,258 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear connection slight blowing

service light on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,258 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid discoloured ( red ) (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low n/s/f headlight aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre cracking badly to cords and 8yld (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low o/s/f headlight aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre cracking badly to cords and 8yld (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers jet no liquid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated o/s/f tyre under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre cracking and 5 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear connection slight blowing

service light on dash

Pass 28 May 2019 93,962 miles

slight play nearside front strut top

Fail 24 May 2019 93,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front discs and pads worn

slight play nearside front strut top

Pass 25 May 2018 87,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres age cracking

Pass 25 May 2017 79,838 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing may start leaking (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 May 2017 79,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing may start leaking (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,610 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,610 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,998 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 66,998 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,669 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 52,838 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 45,673 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped on edges

Fail 18 May 2012 45,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 39,851 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 LCC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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