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AC08 FVN

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,648 mi
Last recorded143,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 143,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 143,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 134,157 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 133,379 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 133,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,436 miles

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

Front windscreen wipers are smearing the screen slightly.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 122,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front windscreen wipers are smearing the screen slightly.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,534 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,818 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,342 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 FVN is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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