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AC08 FUY

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,224 mi
Last recorded117,224 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,856 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs off being run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker cases corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,063 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,907 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 99,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,522 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear shock absorber casings corrosion and covers broken away from foam stops

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,142 miles

Oil leak advise clean off and repair ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,142 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak advise clean off and repair ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace low (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 85,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace low (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,443 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,443 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm has nail in surface cracking poor advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm baud outer advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,889 miles

Nearside rear tyre has nail in advise replace surface perishing.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,284 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wear bald outer edge 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,412 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,902 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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AC08 FUY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUY, 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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AC08 FUY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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