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2012 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW62GGU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,040 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,040 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,468 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,323 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,160 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202630 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,244 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,422 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,969 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread area,no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml warning on dash (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers for linkage split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread area,no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,051 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible (6.1.2 (a))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,561 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,443 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,762 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 29,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs worn and corroded
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SW62GGU was registered on 2012-12-19
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