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SW08OWG
2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1229cc
General Information
- Registration SW08OWG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,726 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system poor and corroded
1 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 70,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system poor and corroded
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,467 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front brake lazy in operation-borderline
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,467 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front brake lazy in operation-borderline
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,606 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022 12 Jun 20262 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,974 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 53,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,725 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,896 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear suspension shock absorbers ,casings corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear suspension shock absorbers ,casings corroded
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- 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))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,741 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,190 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017 12 Jun 202629 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,932 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 12 Jun 202629 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 32,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,924 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,160 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,262 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 12 Jun 20261 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,146 MI
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SW08OWG was registered on 2008-06-30
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