2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate and common faults

628 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 628 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
    53 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.0%
  2. Suspension29.0%
  3. Body & chassis11.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  5. Tyres10.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  7. Brakes8.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan cars passed their MOT first time, across 628 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).