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Vauxhall Corsa

Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,229 cc

S21 DCAMOT history

S21 DCA is an orange petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 6 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S21 DCA orange Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,889 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 DCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 DCA was last recorded at 84,889 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,887 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,889 miles
  • 2025 – 82,165 miles
  • 2024 – 82,146 miles
  • 2023 – 78,281 miles
  • 2022 – 74,994 miles
  • 2021 – 72,359 miles
  • 2020 – 66,657 miles
  • 2019 – 57,289 miles
  • 2018 – 48,211 miles
  • 2017 – 39,082 miles
  • 2015 – 28,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,889 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,889 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,889 miles
    Test number
    339601696577
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail84,887 miles (+2,722)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    299677252652
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,165 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,165 miles
    Test number
    164895700372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail82,156 miles (+10)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,156 miles
    Test number
    164378235441
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail82,146 miles (+3,865)5 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    763436632712
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass78,281 miles (+3,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    947339843093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass74,994 miles (+2,635)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,994 miles
    Test number
    138559608528
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,359 miles (+5,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    825580020394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass66,657 miles (+9,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    723159588055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,289 miles
    Test number
    675343915274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Fail57,289 miles (+9,078)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,289 miles
    Test number
    438991137786
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass48,211 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    518823775783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
  13. Fail48,211 miles (+9,129)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    494765194210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
  14. Pass39,082 miles (+10,242)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    461558388277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    872245870878
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail28,840 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    415222637657
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S21 DCA

Does S21 DCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 DCA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 DCA?
The MOT on S21 DCA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 DCA done?
S21 DCA was recorded at 84,889 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,128 miles a year.
Has S21 DCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 DCA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 DCA 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 S21 DCA find?
S21 DCA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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