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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,389 cc

S38 FECMOT history

S38 FEC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
81,528 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 FEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 FEC was last recorded at 81,528 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 9,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,884 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9,644 miles
Average per year
2,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,528 miles
  • 2022 – 71,884 miles
  • 2021 – 64,073 miles
  • 2020 – 59,698 miles
  • 2019 – 58,057 miles
  • 2018 – 56,345 miles
  • 2017 – 54,605 miles
  • 2016 – 53,029 miles
  • 2015 – 51,065 miles
  • 2014 – 49,449 miles
  • 2013 – 47,696 miles
  • 2012 – 46,197 miles
  • 2011 – 44,454 miles
  • 2010 – 42,964 miles
  • 2009 – 41,354 miles
  • 2008 – 39,860 miles
  • 2007 – 38,388 miles
  • 2006 – 36,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Mid box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,528 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    129725467630
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,527 miles (+9,643)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    140189098749
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,884 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    922945560147
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake effort only just met it would appear that the braking system needs attention

  4. Fail71,884 miles (+7,811)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    253561803274
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake effort only just met it would appear that the braking system needs attention

  5. Pass64,073 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    386723449361
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive camshaft seal at coil pack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,073 miles (+4,375)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    909235054317
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive camshaft seal at coil pack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,698 miles (+1,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,698 miles
    Test number
    101265899360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,057 miles (+1,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    237368183351
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass56,345 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,345 miles
    Test number
    650072984241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryMid box corroded

  10. Fail56,337 miles (+1,732)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    223026819214
    • FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryMid box corroded

  11. Pass54,605 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    938950142003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail54,601 miles (+1,572)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    747154487816
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure Plastic clip (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass53,029 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    509264264534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    718968655069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,065 miles (+1,616)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    195391355410
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  16. Pass49,449 miles (+1,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    188497354014
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slight noise

  17. Pass47,696 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    487774363092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,197 miles (+1,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    948482452031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass44,454 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,454 miles
    Test number
    676851161065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    754672960020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,964 miles (+1,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    114892760491
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass41,354 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,354 miles
    Test number
    283946969099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass39,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    570954068020
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail39,860 miles (+1,472)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    453044468064
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass38,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,388 miles
    Test number
    822917667091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,388 miles (+1,721)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,388 miles
    Test number
    100306867089
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass36,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,667 miles
    Test number
    700924976015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 FEC

Does S38 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 FEC expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 FEC?
The MOT on S38 FEC expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 FEC done?
S38 FEC was recorded at 81,528 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 2,581 miles a year.
Has S38 FEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 FEC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S38 FEC 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 S38 FEC find?
S38 FEC passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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