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AC08 SMC

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,731 mi
Last recorded87,731 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 SMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust case corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 86,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,716 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,578 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,386 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,741 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

slight smear to wipers

Fail 26 Apr 2019 71,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

slight smear to wipers

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,130 miles

film of oil around offside rear shock absorber

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

film of oil around offside rear shock absorber

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,443 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside also wet, probable previous leakage, not currently leaking (2.7.2a)

various underside components corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2017 64,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside also wet, probable previous leakage, not currently leaking (2.7.2a)

various underside components corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 59,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,772 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,929 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,206 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 SMC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SMC, 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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What year was AC08 SMC registered?

AC08 SMC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AC08 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SMC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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