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2002 VAUXHALL CORSA
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- Registration SW52AEE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Advise check of steering arm once replaced looks to have play but difficult to inspect (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare wheel well corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker and timing area have leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- General underside corrosion to all components
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS Rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS Mid pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both only just able to see beam pattern *ADVISE FIX* (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,950 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,381 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
30 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,617 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,410 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017 6 Jun 202630 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,410 MI
6 Jun 202610 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,398 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202627 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,700 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,511 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,818 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,647 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,918 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
12 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,399 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202612 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,399 MI
6 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,007 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,099 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 20,940 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2006 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2005
Fail
Mileage: 20,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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SW52AEE was registered on 2002-11-22
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