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Vauxhall Corsa

Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,229 cc

S21 FAWMOT history

S21 FAW is an orange petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S21 FAW orange Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,285 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 FAW
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
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 FAW was last recorded at 66,285 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,285 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,285 miles
  • 2025 – 62,967 miles
  • 2024 – 59,964 miles
  • 2023 – 57,223 miles
  • 2022 – 52,980 miles
  • 2020 – 33,189 miles
  • 2019 – 26,452 miles
  • 2018 – 16,561 miles
  • 2017 – 13,209 miles
  • 2016 – 10,894 miles
  • 2015 – 8,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front engine bed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,285 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    653749617572
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail66,285 miles (+3,318)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    796705017291
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,967 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    524929806517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail62,966 miles (+3,002)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    846062651569
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,964 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    439537371457
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail59,963 miles (+2,740)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,963 miles
    Test number
    991823931650
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,223 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,223 miles
    Test number
    962846843727
    • 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 Front 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))

  8. Fail57,222 miles (+4,242)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    577248704389
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass52,980 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    691276626041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail52,978 miles (+19,789)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    722534306064
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass33,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    281015397349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,189 miles (+6,737)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    202757077821
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass26,452 miles (+9,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,452 miles
    Test number
    503542821703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass16,561 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,561 miles
    Test number
    226031408462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass13,209 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    13,209 miles
    Test number
    122008888403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    10,894 miles
    Test number
    375715435660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,894 miles (+2,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,894 miles
    Test number
    712914365251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass8,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,240 miles
    Test number
    767052275027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,240 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,240 miles
    Test number
    977222375000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Questions about S21 FAW

Does S21 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 FAW is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 FAW?
The MOT on S21 FAW is valid until 6 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 FAW done?
S21 FAW was recorded at 66,285 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,128 miles a year.
Has S21 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 FAW has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 FAW 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 FAW find?
S21 FAW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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