Chevrolet GMC Corvette V8

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,665 cc

C5 AKMMOT history

C5 AKM is a silver petrol Chevrolet GMC Corvette V8 first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,421 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet GMC
Model
Corvette V8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,665 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AKM was last recorded at 72,421 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2012: 55,295 miles, lower than 86,585 miles on 6 Jun 2011.
  • 3 Jun 2014: 59,159 miles, lower than 91,657 miles on 23 May 2013.
  • 25 May 2017: 65,476 miles, lower than 103,244 miles on 8 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,670 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
751 miles
Average per year
1,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,421 miles
  • 2024 – 71,670 miles
  • 2023 – 70,686 miles
  • 2022 – 70,537 miles
  • 2021 – 69,635 miles
  • 2020 – 68,659 miles
  • 2019 – 67,810 miles
  • 2018 – 66,474 miles
  • 2017 – 65,476 miles
  • 2016 – 103,244 miles
  • 2015 – 99,588 miles
  • 2014 – 59,159 miles
  • 2013 – 91,657 miles
  • 2012 – 55,295 miles
  • 2011 – 86,585 miles
  • 2010 – 51,571 miles
  • 2009 – 48,623 miles
  • 2008 – 45,436 miles
  • 2007 – 41,889 miles
  • 2006 – 38,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,421 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Play in o/s/r tie rod, rear brake pads getting low, n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pipes corroding, stone chips drivers and centre of screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,421 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,421 miles
    Test number
    168039117497
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,407 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,407 km
    Test number
    180835613728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass71,670 miles (+984)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    981040665326
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,686 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    174758627825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,537 miles (+902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    340871106011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated run close when on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass69,635 miles (+976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,635 miles
    Test number
    629379818724
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,659 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    275760190128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,810 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    153545760286
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen, rear pads starting to get low.

  9. Pass66,474 miles (+998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    330193210338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    407997107738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,476 miles (-37,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    728894662543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass103,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    762419698628
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r tie rod, rear brake pads getting low, n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding, stone chips drivers and centre of screen

  13. Fail102,990 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,990 km
    Test number
    439403076419
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r tie rod, rear brake pads getting low, n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding, stone chips drivers and centre of screen

  14. Pass99,588 miles (+40,429)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,588 miles
    Test number
    835508545186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,159 miles (-32,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    305094854138
    • NoteWheels marked.small stone chip in screen

  16. Pass91,657 miles (+36,362)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,657 miles
    Test number
    309033543196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,295 miles
    Test number
    987517242175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,295 miles (-31,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,295 miles
    Test number
    205704142498
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass86,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    887137651192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,585 miles (+35,014)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    148166441180
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

  21. Pass51,571 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,571 miles
    Test number
    974597940154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass48,623 miles (+3,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    200217849186
    • NoteWheels been kerbed

  23. Pass45,436 miles (+3,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    194444748179
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre close to wear bands.

  24. Pass41,889 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    573306337184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,479 miles
    Test number
    822901556185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 AKM

Does C5 AKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AKM is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 AKM?
The MOT on C5 AKM is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 AKM done?
C5 AKM was recorded at 72,421 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 1,670 miles a year.
Has C5 AKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AKM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2017.
Has the mileage on C5 AKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 23 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 AKM find?
C5 AKM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear., and 1 more.

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