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AC08 OCZ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,055 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 80,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,059 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 71,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Semaphore indicator arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,090 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty make shift stork fitted (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 54,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,022 miles

Nearside Rear rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Upper link bar rubber splitting

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,953 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,591 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,731 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 OCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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