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AB08 WYK

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,118 mi
Last recorded188,118 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 188,118 miles

E.M.L Illuminated

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 188,118 miles

E.M.L Illuminated

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 175,400 miles

E.M.L billuminated

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 175,396 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 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))

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 8 Sep 2022 162,593 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

e.m.l illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2022 162,523 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

e.m.l illuminated

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 151,822 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 142,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 142,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,438 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 130,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,606 miles

discs corroded

eml on

slight under-body corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

discs corroded

eml on

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,988 miles

engine mil light showing on dash

rear ex box weak/rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,352 miles

Rear ex weak/rusty, just passable

Fail 7 Jul 2016 92,352 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear ex weak/rusty, just passable

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE'S ONLY JUST PASSABLE (4.1.E.1)

engine light showing on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,842 miles

both rear tyres show wear on edges

front no plate cracked across corner

rear silencer deterated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,738 miles

advised rear silencer shows deteration

Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,167 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,187 miles

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

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

advised front brake discs show wear

Fail 20 Jun 2011 39,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

advised front brake discs show wear

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 WYK is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WYK, 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 WYK is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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