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SW53HBY
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HBY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
20 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,587 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipes greased to prevent further corrosion.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipes greased to prevent further corrosion.
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipes greased to prevent further corrosion.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipes greased to prevent further corrosion.
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202624 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,488 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,411 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,264 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,355 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
29 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,363 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202614 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,426 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
2 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,631 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,767 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202610 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,969 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,869 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,387 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2007 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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SW53HBY was registered on 2003-12-10
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