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2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW54MFA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 18 Jan 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,265 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear wheel slightly binding
20 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear wheel slightly binding
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,200 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,125 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016 15 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,359 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,618 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014 15 Jun 202628 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
21 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,167 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
20 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,394 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 15 Jun 202623 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
24 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,788 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 15 Jun 202622 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
31 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,085 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 15 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
21 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,572 MI
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SW54MFA was registered on 2005-01-31
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