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AC08 MLY

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,442 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,471 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 69,799 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 69,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2015 51,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2015 51,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 34,232 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 34,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake disc scored.

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

Pass 13 May 2013 17,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,320 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 MLY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

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

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