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AC08 VFX

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 VFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,315 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 73,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,810 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 72,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,688 miles

both front anti roll bar links , boots slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,533 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced and side light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre , cracks tread / sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and damp (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe near joiner/clamp (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,144 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,144 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,216 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,928 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,641 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 VFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 VFX registered?

AC08 VFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is AC08 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 VFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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