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AC08 LVW

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,065 mi
Last recorded90,065 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 90,065 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,182 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park brake lever loose. (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,819 miles

front brake pads are worn

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,130 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

internal damage to nearside headlight unit

Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,386 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and is starting to age perish

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,599 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LVW is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

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

Is AC08 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 LVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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