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SW08OVH
2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1229cc
General Information
- Registration SW08OVH
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,617 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened above front bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,034 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,505 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,041 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and rear subframe covered in under seal and o/s/r coil spring
22 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 60,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and rear subframe covered in under seal and o/s/r coil spring
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,420 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,534 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022 12 Jun 20266 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,491 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,430 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,909 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & cracked between tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked between tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked between tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & cracked between tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,556 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018 12 Jun 202631 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,551 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes partially split (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 31,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes partially split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,387 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,387 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,853 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,764 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014Advisory 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)
12 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 20,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory 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)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,437 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,437 MI
Advisory 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)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 11,812 MI
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SW08OVH was registered on 2008-06-30
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