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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW57HGN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,494 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,045 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,608 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,628 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,097 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,959 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,097 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2020 12 Jun 20261 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,586 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension arm. (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edges. (4.1.D.1a)
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,111 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018 12 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow no emission test done (7.4.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,288 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,925 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2016 12 Jun 20265 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,161 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015 12 Jun 20265 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,760 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,115 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,396 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 12 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,816 MI
12 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,816 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012 12 Jun 20267 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SW57HGN was registered on 2008-02-12
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