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AC08 MHK

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,363 mi
Last recorded119,363 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 119,363 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 116,623 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 116,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 114,071 miles

drivers seat has slight movement

front discs have slight surface rust

Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,277 miles

front discs getting worn inner side

o/s/f anti roll bar link has very slight play

o/s/f suspension arm bush splitting

slight movement in shocker top mount

Pass 12 Dec 2020 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 109,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 102,745 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 100,378 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 98,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside and offside shock absorber ram covers insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,849 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,711 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 69,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 53,142 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 53,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 39,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 29,338 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 MHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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