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12 LUG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 LUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 117,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,379 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 96,371 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,213 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,954 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 83,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,289 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,499 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,599 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,144 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,602 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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12 LUG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 LUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 12 LUG registered?

12 LUG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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