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Vauxhall Corsa

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,195 cc

P840 SPPMOT history

P840 SPP is a grey petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 25 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2026
Mileage
36,660 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P840 SPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,195 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P840 SPP was last recorded at 36,660 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,300 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
360 miles
Average per year
391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,660 miles
  • 2024 – 36,300 miles
  • 2023 – 35,828 miles
  • 2022 – 35,381 miles
  • 2021 – 34,827 miles
  • 2019 – 33,440 miles
  • 2018 – 32,351 miles
  • 2017 – 32,066 miles
  • 2016 – 32,030 miles
  • 2015 – 31,900 miles
  • 2014 – 31,870 miles
  • 2013 – 31,784 miles
  • 2012 – 31,662 miles
  • 2011 – 31,631 miles
  • 2010 – 31,506 miles
  • 2009 – 31,213 miles
  • 2008 – 30,884 miles
  • 2007 – 30,163 miles
  • 2006 – 29,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,660 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,660 miles (+360)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    271334880130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass36,300 miles (+472)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    132093311544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass35,828 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    899339231216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail35,828 miles (+447)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    167704352175
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,381 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    993633250518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,827 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,827 miles
    Test number
    139410938534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,440 miles (+1,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,440 miles
    Test number
    288010655678
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass32,351 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,351 miles
    Test number
    956530969277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,066 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,066 miles
    Test number
    114220139430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,065 miles (+35)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,065 miles
    Test number
    362241739520
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  11. Pass32,030 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,030 miles
    Test number
    658526338127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,900 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,900 miles
    Test number
    215347385468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,870 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    348658884149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass31,784 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    329052183191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    485131092100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,662 miles (+31)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    656271792175
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass31,631 miles (+125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,631 miles
    Test number
    649905781144
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing

  18. Pass31,506 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    332352700261
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing

  19. Fail31,505 miles (+292)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    782334490156
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing

  20. Pass31,213 miles (+329)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,213 miles
    Test number
    923879989143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, outer tyre walls cracking
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  21. Pass30,884 miles (+721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    950490918256
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, outer walls cracking

  22. Pass30,163 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    473348697180
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cracked

  23. Fail30,163 miles (+726)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    340748797157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cracked

  24. Pass29,437 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,437 miles
    Test number
    382235106480
    • NoteBoth rear tyres,outer walls starting to crack

Questions about P840 SPP

Does P840 SPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P840 SPP expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P840 SPP?
The MOT on P840 SPP expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P840 SPP done?
P840 SPP was recorded at 36,660 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 391 miles a year.
Has P840 SPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P840 SPP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on P840 SPP 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 P840 SPP find?
P840 SPP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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