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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW53HDY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expired 20 Oct 2016
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,075 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
21 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,075 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,277 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,948 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,006 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,524 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012 11 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,096 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,907 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,769 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,388 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,188 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2007 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 23,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW53HDY was registered on 2003-11-30
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