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AC08 MLX

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,727 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,149 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame under sealed and near side suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 54,149 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame under sealed and near side suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,984 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,429 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 49,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,045 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 45,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened SUBFRAME HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,874 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 37,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,414 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 36,413 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,523 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 35,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,642 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,422 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 27,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,009 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 24,009 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,185 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 MLX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

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

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