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AC08 PLU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,767 mi
Last recorded126,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 126,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,927 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 112,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 108,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 77,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,991 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 68,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,107 miles

oil leak from driveshaft seal n/s

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

bump stop detached n/s/r

oil leak from driveshaft seal n/s

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,956 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 23,507 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 PLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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