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AC08 UPY

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,390 mi
Last recorded83,390 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,390 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 80,176 miles

oil leak under engine area

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,176 miles

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

oil leak under engine area

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,586 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 47,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,479 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 UPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

AC08 UPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is AC08 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 UPY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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