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AC08 FVH

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 97,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 97,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 88,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 78,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 78,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 68,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing in steps on inside edges

nearside front wiper blade split in centre

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 FVH is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

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

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