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SW03HSG
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
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- Registration SW03HSG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
17
Passes
13
Failures
56.67%
Pass Rate
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141 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,328 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 64,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,594 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short (1.1.11 (c))
- Clutch pedal anti/slip missing
- Front Wipers not parking correctly
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Insecure + fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Clutch pedal anti/slip missing
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Wipers not parking correctly
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,567 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Wipers do not park
- Vin plate loose
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Clutch pedal anti slip missing
17 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vin plate loose
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Front Wipers do not park
- Clutch pedal anti slip missing
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,859 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- timing chain noisey
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- timing chain noisey
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
29 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,131 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords/ply on inside edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords/ply on inside edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
29 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 51,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords/ply on inside edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords/ply on inside edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
30 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,033 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,276 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
31 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,904 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,352 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,644 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2015 11 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 25,201 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,201 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,789 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,822 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 19,822 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,118 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 17,118 MI
11 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,811 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 13,811 MI
11 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,002 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,065 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 9,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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SW03HSG was registered on 2003-05-30
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