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AC08 NXE

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,297 mi
Last recorded137,297 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,297 miles

Nearside Front Top mount bearing has play.

Offside Front Wing has slight corrosion.

Fail 31 Mar 2025 137,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Toyo) (195/55R16 91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Top mount bearing has play.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has been driven underinflated, causing sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing has slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 134,190 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn and perished, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just meets minimum requirements. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 134,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S 195/55/16 - O/S 185/65/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn and perished, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just meets minimum requirements. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,373 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 130,164 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Flexible part! (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 128,734 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi-pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel different size compared to original wheel size (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 120,747 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 110,417 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2019 110,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 99,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,501 miles

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

Rear tyres poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,537 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,684 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 78,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 41,571 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,791 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 NXE is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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