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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SL08HWO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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- Expires 05 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 106,755 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear brake discs back plate damp. possible repair needed
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear axle beam corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front washers frozen
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,208 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle beam corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front exhaust flexy deteriorated
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,327 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle heavily corroded and mounting bushes split and worn
- front subframe heavily corroded
- both rear brake hoses ferrules heavily corroded
- both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded
- Offside Rear shock absorber starting to leak
- Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bars
- Offside Front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint dust cover split
6 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front subframe heavily corroded
- Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bars
- Offside Front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint dust cover split
- engine oil leak
- both rear brake hoses ferrules heavily corroded
- both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded
- rear axle heavily corroded and mounting bushes split and worn
- Offside Rear shock absorber starting to leak
3 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,564 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting play
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting play
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,908 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe is corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
10 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- general corrosion to underside
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,381 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,782 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021 13 Jun 20263 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,420 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,333 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,340 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
14 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,222 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,930 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,417 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,548 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,921 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08HWO was registered on 2008-03-21
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