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AC08 GWF

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,500 mi
Last recorded121,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,502 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))

slight play in both front upper top suspension mounts

Fail 15 Jun 2021 114,502 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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))

slight play in both front upper top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear to both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 6 Jul 2018 89,092 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear to both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,372 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,473 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s body damage

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,206 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,935 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake discs worn

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 GWF is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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