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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration FD08SVG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 16 May 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,940 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
14 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak - unable to register (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed unable to read lambda (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023 6 Jun 20267 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox driveshaft seals leaking
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,225 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is corroded allover
- Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system deteriorated
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,996 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 89,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,879 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2020 6 Jun 20266 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,228 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,269 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018 6 Jun 202619 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,675 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202619 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,675 MI
6 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,963 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 6 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,388 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,782 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,775 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013 6 Jun 20262 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,725 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FD08SVG was registered on 2008-05-29
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