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AP08 BBZ

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,133 mi
Last recorded113,133 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 113,133 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,394 miles

general underbody & suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,075 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 102,067 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 96,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust cover insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 96,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust cover insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust some corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2021 92,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust some corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 90,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 85,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust tail box outer skin is corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 85,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust tail box outer skin is corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,145 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,586 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 64,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,472 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,757 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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AP08 BBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 82,626 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 BBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP08 BBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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