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AC08 LVE

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,288 mi
Last recorded121,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,493 miles

Exhaust noisy sports system fitted (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 108,493 miles

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

Exhaust noisy sports system fitted (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,969 miles

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)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 77,925 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate delaminated

n/s/f tyre 2mm depth

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top mountings

Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,858 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in both front suspention top mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,026 miles

both front tyres on limit

rear tyres 2-3mm tread

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,386 miles

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

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

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

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 LVE is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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