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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,389 cc

R174 DMVMOT history

R174 DMV is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 5 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 30,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,264 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 DMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 DMV was last recorded at 30,264 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,600 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,664 miles
Average per year
881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,264 miles
  • 2025 – 27,600 miles
  • 2024 – 23,970 miles
  • 2023 – 20,880 miles
  • 2021 – 20,511 miles
  • 2020 – 20,017 miles
  • 2019 – 19,699 miles
  • 2018 – 19,397 miles
  • 2017 – 19,092 miles
  • 2016 – 18,749 miles
  • 2015 – 18,385 miles
  • 2014 – 18,069 miles
  • 2013 – 17,721 miles
  • 2012 – 17,356 miles
  • 2011 – 16,997 miles
  • 2010 – 16,249 miles
  • 2009 – 15,266 miles
  • 2008 – 14,285 miles
  • 2007 – 13,639 miles
  • 2006 – 12,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,264 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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear axle slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Corrosion several places underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,264 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,264 miles
    Test number
    609097949074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    330703660051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,600 miles (+3,630)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    865874012850
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass23,970 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    368545885590
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  5. Fail23,970 miles (+3,090)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    714019555890
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  6. Pass20,880 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    20,880 miles
    Test number
    886311299144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,511 miles (+494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    20,511 miles
    Test number
    717632545040
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp loose

  8. Pass20,017 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    20,017 miles
    Test number
    561992456070
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure

  9. Pass19,699 miles (+302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,699 miles
    Test number
    951932597080
    • AdvisoryCorrosion several places underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly loose

  10. Pass19,397 miles (+305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    680991086344
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion several places underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly loose

  11. Pass19,092 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,092 miles
    Test number
    525472417287
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to split and crack.

  12. Pass18,749 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,749 miles
    Test number
    709405747883
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in several places underside
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail18,749 miles (+364)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,749 miles
    Test number
    716720492596
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in several places underside
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass18,385 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,385 miles
    Test number
    653750805106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,069 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,069 miles
    Test number
    495065294231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,721 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,721 miles
    Test number
    936814983247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,356 miles
    Test number
    176094982279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,353 miles (+356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,353 miles
    Test number
    377374082218
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass16,997 miles (+748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    509237891231
    • NoteN/s dorr mirror missing

  20. Pass16,249 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,249 miles
    Test number
    684751190203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,266 miles
    Test number
    690434099213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,266 miles (+981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,266 miles
    Test number
    241924499208
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  23. Pass14,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,285 miles
    Test number
    301178808387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,285 miles (+25)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,285 miles
    Test number
    584114208384
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail14,260 miles (+621)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,260 miles
    Test number
    812231008391
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass13,639 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,639 miles
    Test number
    680459287252
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass12,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,827 miles
    Test number
    823038196277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R174 DMV

Does R174 DMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 DMV is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R174 DMV?
The MOT on R174 DMV is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R174 DMV done?
R174 DMV was recorded at 30,264 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 881 miles a year.
Has R174 DMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 DMV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R174 DMV 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 R174 DMV find?
R174 DMV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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