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IIG 5968

2008 Vauxhall Corsa Life

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 5968
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Life
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 125,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded/worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 125,179 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy beam image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently between 2mm & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded/worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 96,000 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 95,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 88,910 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 88,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 83,957 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,207 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 69,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,592 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Life?

Based on 2,836 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 3
coil spring broken 3
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
coil spring incomplete 2
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IIG 5968 is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Life in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa Life fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IIG 5968, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Life typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Life is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IIG 5968 registered?

IIG 5968 is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Life, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for IIG 5968 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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