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SW54KMJ
2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1389cc
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- Registration SW54KMJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 41,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front flexi exhaust deteriorated
- Central centre section exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 40,261 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,434 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
31 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 38,434 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,478 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,068 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 35,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,416 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,229 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,273 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,099 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014Advisory 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)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory 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)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,923 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013Advisory 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
Advisory 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,220 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,213 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202619 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,239 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,650 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2009 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
11 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,938 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 17,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
- Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SW54KMJ was registered on 2005-01-19
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