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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,229 cc

PFK 257MOT history

PFK 257 is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

PFK 257 black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,909 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFK 257
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFK 257 was last recorded at 58,909 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2024: 47,205 miles, lower than 50,098 miles on 27 Mar 2023.

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
52,693 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,216 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,909 miles
  • 2025 – 52,693 miles
  • 2024 – 47,240 miles
  • 2023 – 50,098 miles
  • 2022 – 43,841 miles
  • 2021 – 38,126 miles
  • 2020 – 35,179 miles
  • 2019 – 31,464 miles
  • 2018 – 26,691 miles
  • 2017 – 21,246 miles
  • 2016 – 19,530 miles
  • 2015 – 18,614 miles
  • 2014 – 17,004 miles
  • 2013 – 15,228 miles
  • 2012 – 13,305 miles
  • 2011 – 9,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,909 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryWiper blades

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,909 miles (+6,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    397844971970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades
  2. Pass52,693 miles (+5,453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,693 miles
    Test number
    275052220373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass47,240 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    493476515000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail47,205 miles (-2,893)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    241954758393
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,098 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    194082834175
    • 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))
  6. Fail50,069 miles (+6,228)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,069 miles
    Test number
    149543354594
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded through where wishbone bolts into (5.3.6 (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))
  7. Pass43,841 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,841 miles
    Test number
    646114663506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,126 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    566860926358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,179 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    218597010807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,464 miles (+4,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,464 miles
    Test number
    959059187773
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass26,691 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,691 miles
    Test number
    798659967057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,246 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,246 miles
    Test number
    981286978558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  13. Pass19,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,530 miles
    Test number
    165886642051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,530 miles (+916)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,530 miles
    Test number
    683634314336
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' OBJECTS HANGING ON MIRROR (8.3.1e)
  15. Pass18,614 miles (+1,610)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,614 miles
    Test number
    138599765052
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread
  16. Pass17,004 miles (+1,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,004 miles
    Test number
    199614664080
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass15,228 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    747442573012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,305 miles (+3,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,305 miles
    Test number
    458748862048
    • NoteBoth wiper blades beginning to split.
  19. Pass9,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,928 miles
    Test number
    289769661004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PFK 257

What vehicle is registration PFK 257 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFK 257 on a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PFK 257 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PFK 257 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on PFK 257?
The MOT on PFK 257 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PFK 257 done?
PFK 257 was recorded at 58,909 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has PFK 257 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFK 257 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on PFK 257 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PFK 257 find?
PFK 257 passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; wiper blades.

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