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B5 URC

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 URC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 124,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 112,433 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,181 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 71,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,411 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 68,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 64,989 miles

Front suspension frame is corroded

engine has slight misfire

Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,365 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 54,364 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 25,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,826 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 10,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 9,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,920 miles

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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B5 URC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 URC, 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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What year was B5 URC registered?

B5 URC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is B5 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 URC shows 22 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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