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2002 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW52CDO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 973cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 15 82v (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear shock absorber casing corroded
- nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded
- engine very noisy
- engine oil leak
- offside rear tyre perished/split and tread lifting
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,682 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
27 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- 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)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,759 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202622 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,760 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,760 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,480 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,217 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
16 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,895 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,065 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2010 12 Jun 202623 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,012 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2009 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,272 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2009 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,272 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2009 12 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,994 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2008 12 Jun 202630 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,244 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2007 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW52CDO was registered on 2002-11-30
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