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2008 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW57LJU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Jun 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,964 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,726 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,431 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,696 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,051 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front top mount has slight play
30 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front top mount has slight play
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,173 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,552 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,224 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202629 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,242 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,989 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,575 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012 12 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,575 MI
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SW57LJU was registered on 2008-01-09
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