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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW57JVZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,991 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,867 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,317 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2023 12 Jun 202619 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,592 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) 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)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front position lamps poor light output. advise replacement
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,868 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,281 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,013 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2019 12 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,649 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018 12 Jun 202618 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,832 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,447 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 12 Jun 202621 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,607 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,385 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,371 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 12 Jun 20267 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,998 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2014 12 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,433 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013 12 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,095 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 12 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SW57JVZ was registered on 2008-01-04
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