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AC08 OCE

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 132,027 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 132,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 122,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,330 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flange bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 111,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 111,502 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 99,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2017 89,890 miles

Some cracking present o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 May 2017 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Soms cracking present o/s/r tyre

n/s/f brake hose insecure (clip missing)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shocker bush slight play (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,069 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 50,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,079 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)

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 OCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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