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AC08 MVT

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,595 mi
Last recorded109,595 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,595 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 98,405 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 98,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,006 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,437 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,640 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 44,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 24,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MVT is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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