Vauxhall Corsa
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,229 cc
R16 SMOMOT history
R16 SMO is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 21 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 134,838 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 SMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,229 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Feb 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 SMO was last recorded at 134,838 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,835 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,003 miles
- Average per year
- 7,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,838 miles
- 2025 – 129,835 miles
- 2023 – 129,278 miles
- 2022 – 123,094 miles
- 2021 – 118,034 miles
- 2020 – 112,104 miles
- 2019 – 105,022 miles
- 2018 – 96,571 miles
- 2017 – 86,166 miles
- 2015 – 74,100 miles
- 2014 – 49,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,838 miles
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,838 miles (+5,003)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 134,838 miles
- Test number
- 132097059673
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,835 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 129,835 miles
- Test number
- 578194105532
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe corroded
Fail129,835 miles (+557)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,835 miles
- Test number
- 830011975358
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe corroded
Pass129,278 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 129,278 miles
- Test number
- 256142978853
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,278 miles (+6,184)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,278 miles
- Test number
- 194701127659
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 123,094 miles
- Test number
- 876858391490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,091 miles (+5,057)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,091 miles
- Test number
- 464447185117
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass118,034 miles (+5,930)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 118,034 miles
- Test number
- 737437460928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,104 miles (+7,082)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 112,104 miles
- Test number
- 968063533386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass105,022 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,022 miles
- Test number
- 860974342085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,014 miles (+8,443)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,014 miles
- Test number
- 519757420734
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,571 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,571 miles
- Test number
- 408563432982
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,571 miles (+10,405)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,571 miles
- Test number
- 578791249314
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle has no effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,166 miles (+12,066)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 86,166 miles
- Test number
- 602082656502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,100 miles (+24,982)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 74,100 miles
- Test number
- 118015955041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,118 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 49,118 miles
- Test number
- 425375054005
- NoteBoth front tyres worn
- NoteOffside front tyre cut in sidewall
Questions about R16 SMO
- Does R16 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SMO is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 SMO?
- The MOT on R16 SMO is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 SMO done?
- R16 SMO was recorded at 134,838 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,153 miles a year.
- Has R16 SMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 SMO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 SMO 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 R16 SMO find?
- R16 SMO passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front direction indicator slightly discoloured; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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