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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,229 cc

K40 LVSMOT history

K40 LVS is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

K40 LVS silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
103,520 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 LVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 LVS was last recorded at 103,520 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 10,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,376 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10,144 miles
Average per year
6,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,520 miles
  • 2023 – 93,376 miles
  • 2022 – 85,145 miles
  • 2021 – 76,813 miles
  • 2020 – 68,098 miles
  • 2018 – 56,415 miles
  • 2017 – 44,483 miles
  • 2016 – 37,316 miles
  • 2015 – 34,261 miles
  • 2014 – 31,743 miles
  • 2013 – 28,429 miles
  • 2012 – 24,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy sports exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering wheel cover removed prior to test

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,520 miles
    Test number
    918642730277
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy sports exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel cover removed prior to test

  2. Fail103,520 miles (+10,144)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,520 miles
    Test number
    465385619643
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working no stop lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy sports exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel cover removed prior to test

  3. Pass93,376 miles (+126)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    714525839806
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail93,250 miles (+8,105)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    487624650714
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass85,145 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    908873041956
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail85,085 miles (+8,272)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,085 miles
    Test number
    188051755668
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BORDERLINE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BORDERLINE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass76,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    594494531363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,813 miles (+8,715)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    672544214085
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    445576406047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail68,098 miles (+11,683)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    249422359521
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,415 miles
    Test number
    396786598971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

  12. Fail56,415 miles (+11,932)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,415 miles
    Test number
    929091911382
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

  13. Pass44,483 miles (+3,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    586838008136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass40,966 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    320340407494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Fail40,964 miles (+3,648)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    907461111963
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Pass37,316 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    483856775373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,261 miles (+2,518)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    729597215018
    • NoteNsf tyre cut on centre tread no cords exposed
    • NoteX2 rear tyres slightly perished

  18. Pass31,743 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,743 miles
    Test number
    128969254473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,429 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,429 miles
    Test number
    986523463048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass24,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,495 miles
    Test number
    827050502179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K40 LVS

Does K40 LVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 LVS expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 LVS?
The MOT on K40 LVS expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 LVS done?
K40 LVS was recorded at 103,520 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 6,502 miles a year.
Has K40 LVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 LVS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 LVS 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 K40 LVS find?
K40 LVS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy sports exhaust fitted; steering wheel cover removed prior to test.

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