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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SC52FHP
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal flexible (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal flexible (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear wiper blade split and perished
- Offside Rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear flexible hose ferrules corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and perished (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split and perished (3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,019 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
4 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage At headlamp cover. (6.1.C.1)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Suspect bottom clamp insecure. (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,380 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,620 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,815 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
2 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,382 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,587 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,468 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,001 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2010 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
12 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,382 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009 7 Jun 202610 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
12 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,008 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2008 7 Jun 202621 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,183 MI
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SC52FHP was registered on 2003-02-21
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