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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.

S40 LYW silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass139,704 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass134,227 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    399558131093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass107,515 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,515 miles
    Test number
    114897549570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,972 miles (+11,374)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    373240882612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. Pass83,301 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    254561153103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Pass47,096 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    998311551253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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