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AB08 LCT

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,547 mi
Last recorded132,547 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 132,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 132,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 122,030 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive has a coolant leak , customer advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 122,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light came on while carrying out mot (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits excessive carbon monoxide at idle speed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive has a coolant leak , customer advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 121,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES STARTING TO RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded SPRING RUSTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO CRACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,024 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES STARTING TO RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded SPRING RUSTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO CRACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,525 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,262 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

breather pipe split / insecure in engine bay

Fail 21 Apr 2018 95,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

breather pipe split / insecure in engine bay

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,940 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BOX WEAK

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,940 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST BOX WEAK

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,665 miles

TYRES PERISHED

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 20 May 2015 69,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 62,151 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 50,895 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 50,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,594 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 LCT is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LCT, 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 LCT is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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