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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,199 cc

S53 MDGMOT history

S53 MDG is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,003 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 MDG was last recorded at 104,003 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,044 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
959 miles
Average per year
2,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,003 miles
  • 2025 – 103,044 miles
  • 2024 – 101,543 miles
  • 2023 – 100,157 miles
  • 2022 – 99,056 miles
  • 2021 – 97,974 miles
  • 2020 – 97,137 miles
  • 2019 – 95,285 miles
  • 2018 – 93,182 miles
  • 2017 – 91,213 miles
  • 2016 – 88,466 miles
  • 2015 – 85,966 miles
  • 2014 – 83,620 miles
  • 2013 – 80,443 miles
  • 2012 – 77,142 miles
  • 2011 – 73,466 miles
  • 2010 – 69,768 miles
  • 2009 – 65,119 miles
  • 2008 – 60,093 miles
  • 2007 – 54,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,003 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    562318247635
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail104,003 miles (+959)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    564417893115
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass103,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    661026421837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,043 miles (+1,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,043 miles
    Test number
    301483992456
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper moulding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,543 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    179646818626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail101,533 miles (+1,376)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,533 miles
    Test number
    119129374218
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass100,157 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    736944303425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,156 miles (+1,100)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    765630634536
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass99,056 miles (+1,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    840147502636
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr & osr chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr/osr axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,974 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    123206052492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,137 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,137 miles
    Test number
    133830093736
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion to vehicle underside

  12. Fail97,132 miles (+1,847)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    608605632020
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion to vehicle underside

  13. Pass95,285 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,285 miles
    Test number
    644065741120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,182 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,182 miles
    Test number
    804390956378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,213 miles
    Test number
    813191827097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,213 miles (+2,747)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,213 miles
    Test number
    625809048879
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass88,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    734189580115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,466 miles (+2,500)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    317885865025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass85,966 miles (+2,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    508383515075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass83,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    817866014090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,620 miles (+3,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    837836614015
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass80,443 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    968827503019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,142 miles (+3,676)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    105666802035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded

  24. Pass73,466 miles (+3,698)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,466 miles
    Test number
    968780811028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle structure
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.

  25. Pass69,768 miles (+4,649)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,768 miles
    Test number
    312565100069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle structure

  26. Pass65,119 miles (+5,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,119 miles
    Test number
    554047009028
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer damaged

  27. Pass60,093 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    124504208095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    793483937061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 MDG

Does S53 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 MDG is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 MDG?
The MOT on S53 MDG is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 MDG done?
S53 MDG was recorded at 104,003 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
Has S53 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 MDG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S53 MDG 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 S53 MDG find?
S53 MDG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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