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AC08 NJV

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 NJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,948 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,114 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Movement on strut tops when raised, nothing on floor.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Outer Sidelamp not working, and lens damaged.

Warning lamp on dash lit.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 98,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Movement on strut tops when raised, nothing on floor.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Outer Sidelamp not working, and lens damaged.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Warning lamp on dash lit.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,465 miles

Both front lower arms, rear bushes, bonding failing.

Exhaust blowing at front. MIL lit.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,429 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Both front lower arms, rear bushes, bonding failing.

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

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

Judder on front brakes. Exhaust blowing at front. MIL lit.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,303 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r inner tyre wall starting to tear. Bonnet safety catch stiff. N/s door mirror loose. O/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r inner tyre wall starting to tear. Bonnet safety catch stiff. N/s door mirror loose. O/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,495 miles

Front wipers worn. Unable to open hatchback. N/s/f anti-roll bar link slight play. Exhaust corroded. N/s door mirror insecure. Play in both front strut top bushes.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,031 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s front tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,031 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,905 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror loose

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 NJV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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