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AC08 NHP

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,738 mi
Last recorded95,738 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 NHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 88,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 88,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low headlamp is broken internally (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 87,164 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,353 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,371 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,368 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven brake disks worn/warped (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 76,357 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

offside rear upper sidelight inop

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,153 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,404 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 67,404 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 62,199 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,965 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 56,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,383 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,383 miles

Offside 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 NHP is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NHP, 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 NHP registered?

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

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