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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW57LJF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 12 Dec 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,970 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front 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 Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,900 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,500 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT HAS BROKEN BRACKET
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI AND REAR CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT HAS BROKEN BRACKET
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI AND REAR CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,099 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Lower engine mounting fitted upside down.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,926 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020 12 Jun 202629 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,751 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
29 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,281 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018 12 Jun 20263 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,292 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017 12 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,755 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,051 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,849 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202614 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,180 MI
12 Jun 202614 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,180 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,880 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SW57LJF was registered on 2008-01-28
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