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AC08 LSY

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 75,885 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 65,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 65,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,250 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,781 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 LSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 LSY registered?

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

Is AC08 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 LSY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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