
Vauxhall Corsa
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,248 cc
S40 LYWMOT history
S40 LYW is a silver diesel Vauxhall Corsa first used on 11 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 139,704 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 LYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 11 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 LYW was last recorded at 139,704 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 5,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,227 miles · 23 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,477 miles
- Average per year
- 7,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,704 miles
- 2022 – 134,227 miles
- 2020 – 127,163 miles
- 2019 – 107,515 miles
- 2018 – 98,972 miles
- 2017 – 87,598 miles
- 2016 – 83,301 miles
- 2015 – 77,220 miles
- 2014 – 73,365 miles
- 2013 – 64,206 miles
- 2012 – 55,350 miles
- 2011 – 47,096 miles
- 2010 – 37,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,704 miles (+5,477)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 139,704 miles
- Test number
- 926938177664
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
Pass134,227 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 134,227 miles
- Test number
- 399558131093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,226 miles (+7,063)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,226 miles
- Test number
- 302688695034
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass127,163 miles (+74)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 127,163 miles
- Test number
- 248898397444
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
Fail127,089 miles (+19,574)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,089 miles
- Test number
- 475730209203
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
Pass107,515 miles (+8,543)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 107,515 miles
- Test number
- 114897549570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,972 miles (+11,374)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,972 miles
- Test number
- 373240882612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,598 miles (+4,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 87,598 miles
- Test number
- 477522751370
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low,o/s/r tyre wearing low
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass83,301 miles (+6,081)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 83,301 miles
- Test number
- 254561153103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,220 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 77,220 miles
- Test number
- 206221375121
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber cover broken
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber cover broken
Fail77,220 miles (+3,855)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,220 miles
- Test number
- 205860775422
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber cover broken
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber cover broken
Pass73,365 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 73,365 miles
- Test number
- 687425464248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteCut to nearside front tyre outer wall
- NoteSigns of fuel around underside of engine and gearbox and fuel pump, no visual leak found
Fail73,362 miles (+9,156)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,362 miles
- Test number
- 675065764277
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteCut to nearside front tyre outer wall
- NoteSigns of fuel around underside of engine and gearbox and fuel pump, no visual leak found
Pass64,206 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 64,206 miles
- Test number
- 475409743238
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs look worn, advise front brake check/replacement.
Fail64,206 miles (+8,856)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,206 miles
- Test number
- 979589043226
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs look worn, advise front brake check/replacement.
Pass55,350 miles (+8,254)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,350 miles
- Test number
- 767140072242
- NoteNearside front tyre worn 2-3mm, 185-65-r15.
- NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm.
Pass47,096 miles (+9,146)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,096 miles
- Test number
- 998311551253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,950 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,950 miles
- Test number
- 104977150295
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront wipers starting to smear screen
Questions about S40 LYW
- Does S40 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S40 LYW expired on 2 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S40 LYW?
- The MOT on S40 LYW expired on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S40 LYW done?
- S40 LYW was recorded at 139,704 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 7,950 miles a year.
- Has S40 LYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 LYW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on S40 LYW 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 S40 LYW find?
- S40 LYW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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