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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW53AUK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 06 Jan 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,265 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018 10 Jun 20267 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective MIDDLE (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,644 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016 10 Jun 202630 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,400 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,091 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Rear 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)
11 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,091 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,174 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
6 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,214 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012 10 Jun 20266 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,928 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 10 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
11 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,522 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010 10 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,181 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009 10 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,257 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2007 10 Jun 202614 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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SW53AUK was registered on 2003-10-13
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