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2002 VAUXHALL CORSA
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- Registration SW02BVS
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- sill covers fitted preventing full examination, excess corrosion present advise removal and further examination.
- reverse lights not working
- parking brake efficiency low, advise adjustment/repair.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake discs very corroded.
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,986 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn t 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.
25 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn t 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,920 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,100 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
21 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,745 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,561 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,880 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,977 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,728 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,971 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2010 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,971 MI
11 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,473 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2009 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,252 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2008 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) Dangerous
- Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) Dangerous
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) Dangerous
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
11 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,465 MI
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SW02BVS was registered on 2002-05-21
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