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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 973 cc

S781 DFMMOT history

S781 DFM is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 90,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
90,510 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 DFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 DFM was last recorded at 90,510 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2024: 84,687 miles, lower than 84,695 miles on 9 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,505 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,510 miles
  • 2024 – 84,687 miles
  • 2023 – 77,993 miles
  • 2022 – 70,964 miles
  • 2021 – 65,728 miles
  • 2020 – 61,663 miles
  • 2019 – 58,130 miles
  • 2018 – 57,758 miles
  • 2017 – 57,184 miles
  • 2016 – 56,522 miles
  • 2015 – 55,750 miles
  • 2014 – 54,885 miles
  • 2013 – 53,988 miles
  • 2012 – 52,757 miles
  • 2011 – 50,656 miles
  • 2010 – 48,871 miles
  • 2009 – 46,979 miles
  • 2008 – 45,115 miles
  • 2007 – 42,752 miles
  • 2006 – 40,439 miles
  • 2005 – 37,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,510 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not seriously weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,510 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,510 miles
    Test number
    266655687049
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Fail90,505 miles (+5,818)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    364490264503
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass84,687 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    937786792026
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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 inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail84,687 miles (-8)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    176326849480
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail84,695 miles (+6,702)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    369251778385
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,993 miles (+7,029)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    913129275843
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,964 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    264314811969
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,962 miles (+5,234)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,962 miles
    Test number
    918238337967
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,728 miles (+4,065)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,728 miles
    Test number
    376245911770
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  10. Pass61,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    145535845958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail61,663 miles (+3,533)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    166517422598
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass58,130 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,130 miles
    Test number
    346620954058
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail58,130 miles (+372)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,130 miles
    Test number
    357556627888
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass57,758 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    702160163257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,754 miles (+570)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,754 miles
    Test number
    495976852023
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass57,184 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,184 miles
    Test number
    333457441082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass56,522 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    533594526567
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass55,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,750 miles
    Test number
    564041947938
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail55,750 miles (+865)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,750 miles
    Test number
    398892654912
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass54,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    615245894147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,885 miles (+897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    978395094116
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass53,988 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    368968813202
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass52,757 miles (+2,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    106291722251
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass50,656 miles (+1,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    505287601228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass48,871 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    164214910200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,979 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    413238789188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,115 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    301997208441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,752 miles (+2,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,752 miles
    Test number
    561193097160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass40,439 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,439 miles
    Test number
    101915316245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    872528505244
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S781 DFM

Does S781 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 DFM expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 DFM?
The MOT on S781 DFM expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 DFM done?
S781 DFM was recorded at 90,510 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 2,660 miles a year.
Has S781 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 DFM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S781 DFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S781 DFM find?
S781 DFM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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