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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
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- Registration FN53KNF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,973 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020 5 Jun 202613 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp condition starting to effect beam pattern/light output
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,182 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,450 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,076 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,669 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,429 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,328 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
25 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,908 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,462 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,462 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,943 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,701 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,754 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,568 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,272 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN53KNF was registered on 2003-09-11
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