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AB08 OBJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,056 mi
Last recorded76,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 76,056 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 76,056 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,014 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 69,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 63,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,740 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2022 59,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 58,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 49,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 49,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,917 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,420 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Fail 14 Aug 2013 18,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,181 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 11,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 11,525 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 OBJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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