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AB08 WYM

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,742 mi
Last recorded125,742 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 125,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,172 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 110,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 98,571 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,145 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracking

both rear inner tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,805 miles

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

underside of the bonnet holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,962 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,783 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 WYM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WYM, 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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What year was AB08 WYM registered?

AB08 WYM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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