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AB08 LKB

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear lights and reflectors heavily tinted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated headlamp (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear lights and reflectors heavily tinted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,551 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 84,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 67,202 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 58,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,863 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 39,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,003 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,000 miles

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

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LKB 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 68.8%.

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 LKB, 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 LKB is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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