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MA08 FOT

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,185 mi
Last recorded189,185 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 189,185 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 187,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 187,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 183,884 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 183,808 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 174,594 miles

Oil leak ()

bottom inter cooler hose torn and leaking

rear exhaust box corroded

rear shocks damp

site vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 17 Mar 2016 163,208 miles

front pads low

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 163,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 145,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 145,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,097 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,208 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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MA08 FOT is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA08 FOT, 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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MA08 FOT is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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