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2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW55EVG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,297 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,472 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,703 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016 11 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,497 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,067 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,290 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,482 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,482 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,277 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,130 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,807 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55EVG was registered on 2005-12-29
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