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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,229 cc

M222 AWJMOT history

M222 AWJ is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 8 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

M222 AWJ red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
116,243 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M222 AWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

M222 AWJ was last recorded at 116,243 miles on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2025: 116,243 miles, lower than 133,338 miles on 15 Nov 2024.

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
133,338 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Average per year
6,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,243 miles
  • 2024 – 133,338 miles
  • 2023 – 105,443 miles
  • 2022 – 89,315 miles
  • 2021 – 84,441 miles
  • 2020 – 84,406 miles
  • 2019 – 70,901 miles
  • 2018 – 60,274 miles
  • 2017 – 53,721 miles
  • 2016 – 47,555 miles
  • 2015 – 41,472 miles
  • 2014 – 37,683 miles
  • 2012 – 31,724 miles
  • 2011 – 24,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,243 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working (3.5 (a))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRadiator cross member all bent from impact damage radiator very close to engine and coolant hose bent tight
  • AdvisoryWiper linkage wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,243 miles (-17,095)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,243 miles
    Test number
    399373479790
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator cross member all bent from impact damage radiator very close to engine and coolant hose bent tight
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  2. Pass133,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,338 miles
    Test number
    872314400737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  3. Fail133,338 miles (+27,895)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,338 miles
    Test number
    515653924000
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  4. Pass105,443 miles (+16,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,443 miles
    Test number
    636380471925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,315 miles (+4,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,315 miles
    Test number
    960098432711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,441 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    412206923368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,439 miles (+33)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,439 miles
    Test number
    943564411823
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,406 miles (+13,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,406 miles
    Test number
    821294930965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,901 miles (+10,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    151333756592
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  10. Pass60,274 miles (+6,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    452236106755
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn close to wear inicators
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass53,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,721 miles
    Test number
    380325606575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,719 miles (+6,164)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    578985407487
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass47,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    659989564032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  14. Fail47,555 miles (+6,083)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    404152738695
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass41,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    165690755419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,472 miles (+3,789)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    155220055447
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  17. Pass37,683 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    545250864070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,724 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,724 miles
    Test number
    729362142307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,962 miles
    Test number
    146697021396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M222 AWJ

Does M222 AWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M222 AWJ expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M222 AWJ?
The MOT on M222 AWJ expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M222 AWJ done?
M222 AWJ was recorded at 116,243 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,541 miles a year.
Has M222 AWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M222 AWJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on M222 AWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M222 AWJ find?
M222 AWJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 10 major defects and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust system insecure, and 12 more.

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