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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SC52FCP
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested low flow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear main (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- advise offside front and nearside rear
- advise both front top strut mounts worn
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,447 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,431 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,127 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,373 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake efficiency at 17 % only just passed
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,373 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake efficiency at 17 % only just passed
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,431 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,179 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,246 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,636 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,217 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
9 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
16 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,610 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,809 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2010 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,809 MI
7 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,073 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 7 Jun 20264 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,513 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
10 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 14,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,775 MI
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SC52FCP was registered on 2003-02-24
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