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SW53FSD
2004 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
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- Registration SW53FSD
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle weak and corroded
- underside weak
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,746 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,636 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019 13 Jun 20266 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Inner 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,830 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,553 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017 13 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,618 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,618 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,759 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
7 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,987 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,940 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,917 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202622 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,267 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
6 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,211 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,495 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 13 Jun 20265 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,531 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2008 13 Jun 20265 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
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SW53FSD was registered on 2004-01-10
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