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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW08HEU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 89,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,240 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,240 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,994 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,994 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,232 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202621 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,555 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019 13 Jun 202620 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,061 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres starting to crack
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Both rear tyres starting to crack
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,010 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017 13 Jun 202614 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,948 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016 13 Jun 202622 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,630 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 13 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,752 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 13 Jun 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,592 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 13 Jun 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,138 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 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!
SW08HEU was registered on 2008-05-30
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