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AC08 MKG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,187 mi
Last recorded105,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 105,187 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Engine Oil Pressure Illuminated

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,780 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 102,780 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,279 miles

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 95,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe area (marked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage has slight play in balljoint

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,024 miles

slight corrosion to both inner front brake discs

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,025 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,903 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion especially hanger bars

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

Shock absorbers at rear have bodies corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2014 39,903 miles

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

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion especially hanger bars

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

Shock absorbers at rear have bodies corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,197 miles

STRONG ADVISE = both front discs badly pitted & corroded

osr tyre side wall damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2011 9,197 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE = both front discs badly pitted & corroded

osr tyre side wall damaged

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 MKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

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

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