2008 Vauxhall Corsa · 168,908 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2008 Vauxhall Corsas fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 25 Corsa years (168,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 46.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 87,091
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 168,908
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.5% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 39% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.2%
- Suspension21.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Tyres7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.2%
- Brakes7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.88%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.86%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.54%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.52%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.59%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.32%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Corsas fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 25 Corsa years (168,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.19% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.88% of tests), position lamp not working (5.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Corsa shows 87,091 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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