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2011 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW61FFJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2011
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,923 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,995 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,047 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,794 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,799 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022 10 Jun 202627 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,016 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021 10 Jun 20269 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight oil dampness at engine
9 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Slight oil dampness at engine
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,618 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,269 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 10 Jun 20264 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,646 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,260 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 10 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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SW61FFJ was registered on 2011-12-28
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