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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,488 cc

S740 FHRMOT history

S740 FHR is a red diesel Vauxhall Corsa first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,692 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 FHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,488 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 FHR was last recorded at 72,692 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,278 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,414 miles
Average per year
2,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,692 miles
  • 2025 – 63,278 miles
  • 2024 – 47,250 miles
  • 2020 – 46,109 miles
  • 2019 – 43,171 miles
  • 2018 – 41,523 miles
  • 2017 – 40,051 miles
  • 2016 – 38,321 miles
  • 2015 – 36,569 miles
  • 2014 – 35,039 miles
  • 2013 – 33,421 miles
  • 2012 – 31,791 miles
  • 2011 – 30,088 miles
  • 2010 – 28,377 miles
  • 2009 – 25,955 miles
  • 2008 – 23,475 miles
  • 2007 – 21,065 miles
  • 2006 – 18,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,692 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle under-sealed

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.

  • Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Non obligatory mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,692 miles (+9,414)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,692 miles
    Test number
    913431578429
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under-sealed

  2. Pass63,278 miles (+16,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    991837238642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass47,250 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,250 miles
    Test number
    224257084691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,109 miles (+1,255)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,109 miles
    Test number
    315009044105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

  5. Pass44,854 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    762136067945
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail44,846 miles (+1,675)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    379926044271
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,171 miles (+1,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    873329187859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

  8. Pass41,523 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,523 miles
    Test number
    779522333313
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass40,051 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    493375954959
    • AdvisorySuspension parts all slight corroded

  10. Pass38,321 miles (+1,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    438087160173
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  11. Pass36,569 miles (+1,530)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    238476205018
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge
    • NoteChassis and sill backing areas corroded
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  12. Pass35,039 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,039 miles
    Test number
    726368404039
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail35,013 miles (+1,592)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,013 miles
    Test number
    807666604034
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSump corroded and leaking........ front lower grille smashed

  14. Pass33,421 miles (+1,630)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,421 miles
    Test number
    408854103030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroaded
    • NoteSump corroaded and leaking

  15. Pass31,791 miles (+1,703)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    126446602423
    • NoteChassis and suspension components corroded
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

  16. Pass30,088 miles (+1,711)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    979954901038
    • NoteInner sills corroded
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  17. Pass28,377 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,377 miles
    Test number
    173954200049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,955 miles (+2,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,955 miles
    Test number
    301427609062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front brake hose ferrule corroded

  19. Pass23,475 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    274734008096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,065 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,065 miles
    Test number
    890373507071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,674 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,674 miles
    Test number
    623746806000
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Questions about S740 FHR

Does S740 FHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 FHR is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 FHR?
The MOT on S740 FHR is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 FHR done?
S740 FHR was recorded at 72,692 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,612 miles a year.
Has S740 FHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 FHR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S740 FHR 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 S740 FHR find?
S740 FHR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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