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SW05HXS
2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1229cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HXS
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,574 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,391 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,491 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,206 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
29 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,766 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges
- Rear exhaust rubber mount missing
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust rubber mount missing
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,389 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake just passed test it would appear that it requires attention or adjustment
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake just passed test it would appear that it requires attention or adjustment
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,345 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016 12 Jun 202622 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,096 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,740 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,339 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,226 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,727 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011 12 Jun 20266 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,759 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,915 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SW05HXS was registered on 2005-06-23
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