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Vauxhall Corsa

White · Petrol · 2003 · 998 cc

K40 YAOMOT history

K40 YAO is a white petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

K40 YAO white Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,375 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 YAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 YAO was last recorded at 87,375 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 8,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,454 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,921 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,375 miles
  • 2024 – 78,454 miles
  • 2023 – 77,850 miles
  • 2020 – 77,649 miles
  • 2019 – 75,443 miles
  • 2018 – 72,336 miles
  • 2017 – 69,789 miles
  • 2016 – 66,009 miles
  • 2015 – 62,535 miles
  • 2014 – 58,790 miles
  • 2013 – 55,567 miles
  • 2012 – 52,487 miles
  • 2011 – 49,060 miles
  • 2010 – 45,386 miles
  • 2009 – 40,880 miles
  • 2008 – 35,289 miles
  • 2007 – 29,810 miles
  • 2006 – 23,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,375 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear wiper blade worn

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,375 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,375 miles
    Test number
    778362798586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,454 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,454 miles
    Test number
    277158286000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,850 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    760395033242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail77,823 miles (+174)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    282088159188
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,649 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    912672137686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,443 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    148238228424
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around timing chain area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of rear centre seat belt not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn

  7. Fail75,443 miles (+3,107)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    452109066070
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around timing chain area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of rear centre seat belt not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn

  8. Pass72,336 miles (+2,547)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    943158671750
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryTiming chain noisy
    • AdvisoryTyre size: 175/65 R14 82H

  9. Pass69,789 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,789 miles
    Test number
    855888133230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn

  10. Fail69,789 miles (+3,780)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,789 miles
    Test number
    845551650788
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn

  11. Pass66,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,009 miles
    Test number
    485913395197
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces slightly scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  12. Fail66,007 miles (+3,472)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    348094193139
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces slightly scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  13. Pass62,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    739434587367
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn

  14. Fail62,535 miles (+3,745)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    669460603305
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn

  15. Pass58,790 miles1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    136290344220
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCorrossion to exhaust joint centre to rear joint
    • NoteCorrossion to rear spring top mount area
    • NoteN/s front tyre wear to outer sidewall and uneven wear
    • NoteO/s front tyre uneven wear
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn
    • NoteSlight knocking / wear to steering column / rack
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  16. Fail58,790 miles (+3,223)2 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    638019734281
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCorrossion to exhaust joint centre to rear joint
    • NoteCorrossion to rear spring top mount area
    • NoteN/s front tyre wear to outer sidewall and uneven wear
    • NoteO/s front tyre uneven wear
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn
    • NoteSlight knocking / wear to steering column / rack
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  17. Pass55,567 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    648190643207
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly cracking
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  18. Fail55,567 miles (+3,080)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    607790743229
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly cracking
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Pass52,487 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    567863442261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Fail52,486 miles (+3,426)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    328851842269
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteTravel in park brake lever

  21. Pass49,060 miles (+3,674)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,060 miles
    Test number
    149182241286
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteTravel in park brake lever

  22. Pass45,386 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,386 miles
    Test number
    280217330280
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  23. Fail45,386 miles (+4,506)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,386 miles
    Test number
    971326830252
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteTyre size 175 65 14 T

  24. Pass40,880 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    213838339251
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteADJUST PARKING BRAKE
    • NoteCV GAITER N/S OUTER...EVIDENCE OF GREASE LEAKING...STRAP APPEARS SECURE AND NO APPARENT SPLITS OR HOLES
    • NoteFLOOR DAMAGED O/S
    • NoteFUEL FILTER CORRODED
    • NoteOIL LEAK

  25. Fail40,880 miles (+5,591)1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    923048339205
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteADJUST PARKING BRAKE
    • NoteCV GAITER N/S OUTER...EVIDENCE OF GREASE LEAKING...STRAP APPEARS SECURE AND NO APPARENT SPLITS OR HOLES
    • NoteFLOOR DAMAGED O/S
    • NoteFUEL FILTER CORRODED
    • NoteOIL LEAK

  26. Pass35,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    734372648215
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail35,289 miles (+5,479)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    600522448252
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and nail in tread
    • NoteRear wiper split

  28. Pass29,810 miles (+5,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,810 miles
    Test number
    632491647288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass23,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,850 miles
    Test number
    962652346276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K40 YAO

Does K40 YAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 YAO is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 YAO?
The MOT on K40 YAO is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 YAO done?
K40 YAO was recorded at 87,375 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has K40 YAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 YAO has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 YAO 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 YAO find?
K40 YAO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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