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SW51DYV
2001 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
General Information
- Registration SW51DYV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
14 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner track rod possible rack (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre worn on shoulder
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,816 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres cracked in tread
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- rear tyres cracked in tread
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,958 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,806 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,854 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,071 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,553 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 12 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,748 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2010 12 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
18 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,591 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2009 12 Jun 202618 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
23 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202613 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,239 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW51DYV was registered on 2001-10-31
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