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SW08TLJ
2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
General Information
- Registration SW08TLJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
23 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,549 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,463 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,455 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,736 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023 19 Jun 202628 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,118 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake lever has long travel
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure Front pipe rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake lever has long travel
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,530 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021 19 Jun 202622 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,975 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower rear engine mounting, dog bone bush delaminating (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Parking brake lever has long travel
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,203 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,991 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019 19 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
13 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,475 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of centre box (7.1.2)
6 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,529 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017 19 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,509 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 19 Jun 202624 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,977 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 19 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,566 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,117 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 19 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,760 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory 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)
6 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 26,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,312 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory 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)
19 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,312 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)
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SW08TLJ was registered on 2008-07-31
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