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AC08 NYG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,740 mi
Last recorded144,740 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 144,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside 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 28 Jan 2025 135,856 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 135,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 106,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,103 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 96,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,165 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 87,154 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,216 miles

Nearside Headlight has poor Projected beam image

Fail 24 Jan 2019 80,216 miles

Nearside Headlight has poor Projected beam image

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,821 miles

BOTH rear tyres deteriorated/perished and worn on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2018 72,821 miles

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

BOTH rear tyres deteriorated/perished and worn on edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,884 miles

Nearside headlamp poor beam image

Nearside headlamp poor beam image

Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp poor beam image

Nearside headlamp poor beam image

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,947 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 52,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,225 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,225 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,827 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 NYG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

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

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