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AC08 PKN

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,076 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 92,053 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp not working bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 83,258 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 83,258 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,129 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 79,122 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,249 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 76,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,534 miles

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))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 71,534 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,182 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 65,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 62,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,267 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 59,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,577 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 PKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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