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AC08 UCB

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 111,801 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mountings broken and slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,761 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,143 miles

Central Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 76,057 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,408 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 67,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,715 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 62,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded and lipped

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,647 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 UCB is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

AC08 UCB is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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