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AC08 MFX

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,785 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damage and corrosion to drivers side rear.

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And hose perishing. Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust / hangers corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 67,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust / hangers corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 63,010 miles

bonnet corroded and holed

Fail 11 May 2016 63,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet corroded and holed

heatsheilds insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

heatsheilds insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2015 61,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

heatsheilds insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

heatsheilds insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,573 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,573 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 48,823 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 48,823 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,026 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 MFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

AC08 MFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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