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SW05EXX
2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1229cc
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- Registration SW05EXX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
4 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength macpherson strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting / seat belt - outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting / seat belt - outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front to rear fuel pipe corroding at front
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,469 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202616 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,337 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,600 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 11 Jun 202630 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 44,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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
29 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,768 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 40,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,826 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- hand brake cable corroded advise
- front sub frame and bottom arms corroded advise
- both rear tyres perish advise
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front sub frame and bottom arms corroded advise
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- hand brake cable corroded advise
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- both rear tyres perish advise
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,396 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016 11 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,514 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 11 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,872 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
17 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,671 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 25,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,887 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,849 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 11 Jun 202612 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
26 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,842 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory 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)
27 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,823 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 11 Jun 202627 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 10,823 MI
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SW05EXX was registered on 2005-05-31
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