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EK08 FBN

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,595 mi
Last recorded137,595 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,808 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 135,808 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,390 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 117,390 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,351 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 94,535 miles

Alternator belt shredding [ running on half belt only ]

Damage around vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped / worn

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,535 miles

Alternator belt shredding [ running on half belt only ]

Damage around vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped / worn

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 74,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,271 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 56,271 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EK08 FBN is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK08 FBN, 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 EK08 FBN registered?

EK08 FBN is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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