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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

S797 KBTMOT history

S797 KBT is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 26 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 40,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
40,230 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 KBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 KBT was last recorded at 40,230 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,212 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,230 miles
  • 2024 – 40,066 miles
  • 2023 – 38,114 miles
  • 2022 – 35,564 miles
  • 2021 – 32,786 miles
  • 2020 – 30,037 miles
  • 2019 – 27,679 miles
  • 2018 – 24,285 miles
  • 2017 – 21,058 miles
  • 2016 – 16,734 miles
  • 2015 – 13,283 miles
  • 2014 – 12,585 miles
  • 2013 – 12,579 miles
  • 2012 – 12,564 miles
  • 2011 – 12,439 miles
  • 2010 – 12,151 miles
  • 2009 – 11,814 miles
  • 2008 – 11,442 miles
  • 2007 – 11,181 miles
  • 2006 – 9,618 miles
  • 2005 – 7,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,230 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle pulls left.Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,230 miles (+18)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    755176455173
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulls left.

  2. Fail40,212 miles (+146)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    978039628796
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulls left.

  3. Pass40,066 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    40,066 miles
    Test number
    245702627043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,114 miles (+2,550)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,114 miles
    Test number
    272963427488
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Fuel hose chafing filler hose cracking (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,564 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,564 miles
    Test number
    593745387599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,786 miles
    Test number
    926587211540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,786 miles (+2,749)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,786 miles
    Test number
    782493880890
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass30,037 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    712154018005
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFog lamp switch slightly worn

  9. Fail30,037 miles (+2,358)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    264240231958
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFog lamp switch slightly worn

  10. Pass27,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,679 miles
    Test number
    902684362055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  11. Fail27,679 miles (+3,394)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,679 miles
    Test number
    191765084960
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  12. Pass24,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    971277308136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,281 miles (+3,223)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,281 miles
    Test number
    270792821398
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.071 see print out (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor cannot be stowed in the off screen position (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass21,058 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,058 miles
    Test number
    467911143352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,734 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    16,734 miles
    Test number
    431014271241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,283 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,283 miles
    Test number
    470784346753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,585 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,585 miles
    Test number
    519005124261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,579 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    12,579 miles
    Test number
    879043033236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    12,564 miles
    Test number
    449969822278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,564 miles (+125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,564 miles
    Test number
    389839422428
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass12,439 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,439 miles
    Test number
    947583621281
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass12,151 miles (+337)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    12,151 miles
    Test number
    383367830261
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking up in tread
    • NoteNearside wiper slightly torn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking up in tread

  23. Pass11,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,814 miles
    Test number
    671227339204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail11,814 miles (+372)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,814 miles
    Test number
    983367539261
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass11,442 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,442 miles
    Test number
    343015638430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  26. Fail11,442 miles (+261)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,442 miles
    Test number
    300795938251
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  27. Pass11,181 miles (+1,563)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,181 miles
    Test number
    271352737290
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade

  28. Pass9,618 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,618 miles
    Test number
    252464446243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    7,467 miles
    Test number
    321297335276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 KBT

Does S797 KBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 KBT expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 KBT?
The MOT on S797 KBT expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 KBT done?
S797 KBT was recorded at 40,230 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has S797 KBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 KBT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S797 KBT 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 S797 KBT find?
S797 KBT passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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