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LK08 VUG

2008 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,875 mi
Last recorded32,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Opel Corsa75,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VUG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 30,651 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 29,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,764 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,315 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 24,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16'' Aero (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 20,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 18,565 miles

Advise items removed from swept area

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,404 miles

Advise headlamp beam benders fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 14,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,536 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 10,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 10,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,500 miles

play n/s/f top mounting

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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LK08 VUG is a 2008 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 75,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 VUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK08 VUG registered?

LK08 VUG is a 2008 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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