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AC05 FEZ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,009 mi
Last recorded159,009 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 FEZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 159,009 miles

Central Front Coolant leak from engine ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 150,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,174 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 136,174 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 126,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 117,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% limit of 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

slight play in o/s front leg top mount / bearing

Fail 13 Jan 2020 117,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% limit of 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

slight play in o/s front leg top mount / bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,507 miles

Nearside Front leg slight play in top mount / bearing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear susspension bump stops missing

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,675 miles

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

slight plat n/s front leg top mount

Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,635 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip bulb inscure no hight or patt check done (1.8.A.1b)

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

slight plat n/s front leg top mount

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,113 miles

slight play in n/s front leg top mount

Fail 12 Jan 2017 74,103 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s front leg top mount

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,558 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 30,029 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 24,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 18,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,317 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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AC05 FEZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AC05 FEZ, 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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AC05 FEZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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