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SC05BAU
2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1389cc
General Information
- Registration SC05BAU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 67,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 64,047 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 63,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,295 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 56,188 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,012 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,291 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2022 11 Jun 202615 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,980 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 49,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,648 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,213 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at front silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,630 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,630 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,050 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
9 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,049 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)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,637 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016 11 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,909 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202628 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,400 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,664 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,664 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,107 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,265 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,563 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,421 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SC05BAU was registered on 2005-06-22
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