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AC08 CKG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,741 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 106,741 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 93,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,793 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 92,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,899 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,506 miles

Nearside Front top mount

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,000 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,049 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stop/covers deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 Apr 2016 68,018 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber bump stop/covers deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,833 miles

front exhaust corroded at joint

front wiper linkege worn

n/sr suspension bump stop broken off

o/sr suspension bump stop deteriorated

o/sr tyre perished in sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/sr suspension bump stop broken

o/sf and o/s r tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock bump stop broken

Fail 11 Apr 2013 40,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock bump stop broken

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AC08 CKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC08 CKG, 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 AC08 CKG registered?

AC08 CKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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