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SW08MZL
2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MZL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,159 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,844 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,977 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,104 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- offside nearside strut top bearings worn
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside nearside strut top bearings worn
- Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
13 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,423 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Offside and Nearside front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,878 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,530 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise o,s rear shocker damp
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,344 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,012 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,281 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,896 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,859 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,287 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,563 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 11 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!
SW08MZL was registered on 2008-06-27
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