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2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration FV05NVC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rack mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier also positive terminal getting very hot and bare wire exposed. ICE wiring ? (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy rear silencer delete pipe fitted. (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- bonnet pull insecure,not opening with out assistance.
- non standard wheels fitted to vehicle. front wheels close/rubbing brake calliper carrier.....?
- Offside Rear park brake effort low.
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,714 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge but stepped tyre fitted 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge but stepped tyre fitted 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
14 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe fracturing (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested due to leak on middle and rear exhaust sections (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge but stepped tyre fitted 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge but stepped tyre fitted 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,032 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019 4 Jun 202627 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,601 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- brake pipes starting to corrode early stages front to rears and rears
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,653 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- minor play in steering rack inner joints
- front indicators slightly discoloured
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,179 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- child seat in n/s/r unable to fully test seat belt
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- child seat in n/s/r unable to fully test seat belt
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,127 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,210 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 4 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,126 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013 4 Jun 202612 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,070 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2012 4 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,548 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 4 Jun 202621 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,548 MI
4 Jun 202618 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,049 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010 4 Jun 202615 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,177 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 4 Jun 202615 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,177 MI
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FV05NVC was registered on 2005-05-31
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