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AC08 NVL

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,584 mi
Last recorded64,584 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,707 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front subframe corroded

play in drivers side strut top mounting

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,891 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 43,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,727 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 37,655 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear shock absorber deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2015 37,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear shock absorber deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2014 34,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 22,736 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,861 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 NVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

AC08 NVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is AC08 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 NVL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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