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SW53HFL
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1248cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HFL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,969 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,969 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,933 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,933 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
21 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,342 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,565 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
2 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,722 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,495 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,532 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,369 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,822 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
29 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,822 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,757 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,145 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,828 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,406 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,535 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
24 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,591 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,938 MI
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SW53HFL was registered on 2003-11-30
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