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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

C5 HCMMOT history

C5 HCM is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 14 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

C5 HCM silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,553 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HCM was last recorded at 62,553 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,173 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,380 miles
Average per year
2,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,553 miles
  • 2025 – 61,173 miles
  • 2024 – 59,486 miles
  • 2023 – 57,348 miles
  • 2022 – 55,438 miles
  • 2021 – 52,793 miles
  • 2020 – 51,494 miles
  • 2018 – 49,378 miles
  • 2017 – 47,120 miles
  • 2016 – 44,432 miles
  • 2015 – 39,184 miles
  • 2014 – 33,933 miles
  • 2013 – 30,323 miles
  • 2012 – 23,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,553 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,553 miles (+1,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    518804020268
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,173 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    825291837720
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Throttle body (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot switch intermittent
    • AdvisoryRear Both Sill mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail61,173 miles (+1,687)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    991348382074
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Throttle body (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot switch intermittent
    • AdvisoryRear Both Sill mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass59,486 miles (+2,138)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    300876257318
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also wearing edge (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass57,348 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,348 miles
    Test number
    505405793608
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded at various places
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail57,348 miles (+1,910)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,348 miles
    Test number
    711055468739
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dustcover also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded at various places
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass55,438 miles (+2,645)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    787877825034
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure at the axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded

  8. Pass52,793 miles (+1,299)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,793 miles
    Test number
    418830747637
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass51,494 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    600381085519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded

  10. Fail51,493 miles (+2,115)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,493 miles
    Test number
    644703405243
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded

  11. Pass49,378 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,378 miles
    Test number
    823330167771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,120 miles (+2,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    289320053323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.81mm (195/55/16 87V) (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,432 miles
    Test number
    490062111369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,432 miles (+5,248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,432 miles
    Test number
    139757707077
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  15. Pass39,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,184 miles
    Test number
    971614787312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,184 miles (+5,251)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,184 miles
    Test number
    837759567944
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Fail33,933 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,933 miles
    Test number
    888516444200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass33,933 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,933 miles
    Test number
    997376744217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,323 miles (+6,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    965857343262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail23,817 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    465776052266
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass23,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    508806152261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 HCM

Does C5 HCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HCM is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HCM?
The MOT on C5 HCM is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 HCM done?
C5 HCM was recorded at 62,553 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,870 miles a year.
Has C5 HCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HCM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 HCM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 HCM find?
C5 HCM passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; oil leak, but not excessive; rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides, and 1 more.

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