2008 Vauxhall Corsa Van · 2,717 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliability
2008 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Corsa Van years (2,717 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- 47.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 119,563
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,717
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.4% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.8%
- Suspension22.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.4%
- Tyres9.3%
- Brakes8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.48%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.78%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.6%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.17%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.43%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.51%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.86%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Corsa Van years (2,717 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.78% of tests), position lamp not working (6.37% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Van shows 119,563 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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