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2004 VAUXHALL CORSA
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- Registration CF53FNK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Replacement required (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,620 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
- Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
- Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,528 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded but not blowing
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of flexy brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded but not blowing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,549 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- poor starting when cold
- slight play both steering rack inner joints
- both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak
- poor starting when cold
- slight play both steering rack inner joints
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,406 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- o/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- exhaust tail box corroded
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,464 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
- exhaust tail box corroded
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust tail box corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,363 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
- exhaust tail box corroded
- Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked inner (2.5.C.1d)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,740 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 15 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,573 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 15 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,057 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014 15 Jun 202621 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,876 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013 15 Jun 202614 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
7 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,101 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 15 Jun 202616 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,178 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,985 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010 15 Jun 202619 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,936 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,687 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2008 15 Jun 202615 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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CF53FNK was registered on 2004-01-13
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