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AC08 NRV

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 95,501 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,406 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,867 miles

Front Play in Wiper linkage

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,096 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 80,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,956 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 63,955 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,817 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 42,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2012 33,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,390 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 28,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NRV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

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

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