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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SL08FFK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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- Expires 11 May 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 84,458 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 84,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 84,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe, 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak radiator ()
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,489 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,397 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,020 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear ferrals corroded
- Slight exhaust blow
- Rear heat shield loose
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front sub frame corroded, and rear axle
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 71,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front sub frame corroded, and rear axle
- Both rear ferrals corroded
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear heat shield loose
- Slight exhaust blow
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,465 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield insecure
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield insecure
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,875 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,193 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,371 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,667 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019 10 Jun 202631 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 44,667 MI
10 Jun 20269 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,154 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory 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)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 36,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front 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)
- 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)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,472 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 18,893 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 16,236 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 10 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,853 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 12,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 10,923 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013 10 Jun 202622 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,534 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,710 MI
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SL08FFK was registered on 2008-03-17
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