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2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,034 mi
Last recorded107,034 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 NUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,034 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 107,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass is missing

Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 91,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,248 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,013 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,013 miles

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

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

Front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,825 miles

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

front brake discs are getting worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,198 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,910 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,427 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 NUM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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