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AC08 OBK

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,879 mi
Last recorded154,879 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 154,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,724 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, advise changing asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 144,550 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, advise changing asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 132,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 109,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 109,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 102,081 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 102,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm + small bulge in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,509 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)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 45,317 miles

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

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)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,606 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,414 miles

split breather pipe on engine

wipers becoming poor

Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,694 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 OBK is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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