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AC08 NCA

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,617 mi
Last recorded67,617 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,617 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 67,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 65,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,993 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 57,991 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,671 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 53,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,491 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 39,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,090 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front Wipers smearing the windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test plant pot on dash drivers view of the road ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**serious oil leak**

Both rear tyres deteriated but not exposing cords or partial failure of there structure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,785 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,266 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 22,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,759 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 10,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NCA 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 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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

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

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