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AC08 MFJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 100,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2025 100,852 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 84,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 70,170 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 70,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,010 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe showing signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 67,010 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe showing signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2021 63,451 miles

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

Front subframe showing signs of surface corrosion.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 60,771 miles

Front subframe showing signs of surface corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 60,771 miles

Front subframe showing signs of surface corrosion.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,708 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter secured by cable tie

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 48,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 36,456 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,456 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 24,389 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 24,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,575 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 MFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

AC08 MFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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