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SW51HYY
2001 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 973cc
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- Registration SW51HYY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 973cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML illuminated
- suspension components heavily corroded
- fuel filler pipe jubilee clip broken
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front tyre worn low on edges and very cracked in tread grooves
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,802 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- both rear inner wheel arches undersealed
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
4 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame rusty (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,460 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,162 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,805 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,253 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 9 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,898 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,814 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
7 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
8 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,681 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
8 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,818 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
7 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,942 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009 9 Jun 20267 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
8 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,365 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2008 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,457 MI
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SW51HYY was registered on 2001-12-10
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