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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SL08EKT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 63,662 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 63,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,595 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both front suspension top mountings slightly worn
- Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 61,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both front suspension top mountings slightly worn
- Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,204 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both rear shock absorbers corroded
- both front suspension top mountings slightly worn
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,204 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both front suspension top mountings slightly worn
- both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 58,706 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- both front suspension top mountings slightly worn
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 58,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both rear shock absorbers corroded
- both front suspension top mountings slightly worn
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,430 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 56,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,052 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,837 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2021 8 Jun 20267 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,837 MI
8 Jun 202612 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,930 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,290 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019 8 Jun 20269 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,917 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,130 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017 8 Jun 20267 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,325 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,833 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015 8 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,545 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,101 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 25,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,345 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SL08EKT was registered on 2008-03-14
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