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AC08 MWF

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,357 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 83,293 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,725 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns&os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 76,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 76,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,503 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 59,503 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,440 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,015 miles

Corrosion in front sub frame

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2019 55,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion in front sub frame

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,500 miles

N/S/R Tyre 2.5mm and deteriorating

O/S/R and both front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,651 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,320 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 MWF is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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