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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T253 SFAMOT history

T253 SFA is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2022
Mileage
107,470 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 SFA
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T253 SFA was last recorded at 107,470 miles on 27 Apr 2022, 5,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2008: 34,887 miles, lower than 41,846 miles on 5 Mar 2007.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,191 miles · 9 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,279 miles
Average per year
4,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,470 miles
  • 2021 – 102,191 miles
  • 2020 – 93,915 miles
  • 2019 – 82,899 miles
  • 2018 – 67,256 miles
  • 2017 – 59,788 miles
  • 2016 – 58,784 miles
  • 2015 – 57,476 miles
  • 2014 – 56,128 miles
  • 2013 – 54,352 miles
  • 2012 – 52,353 miles
  • 2011 – 50,165 miles
  • 2010 – 48,274 miles
  • 2009 – 46,014 miles
  • 2008 – 43,887 miles
  • 2007 – 41,846 miles
  • 2006 – 38,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,470 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear tyres perishing and nail in n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail107,470 miles (+5,279)3 dangerous17 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,470 miles
    Test number
    786874192327
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,191 miles (+8,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,191 miles
    Test number
    995474424330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,915 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,915 miles
    Test number
    510991127922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,812 miles (+10,913)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    819842699042
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,899 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    460036264593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,769 miles (+15,513)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    237701199955
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass67,256 miles (+7,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,256 miles
    Test number
    827509492075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass59,788 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    751169214677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass58,784 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,784 miles
    Test number
    113619371826
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and nail in n/s/r

  10. Fail58,780 miles (+1,304)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,780 miles
    Test number
    799358743191
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and nail in n/s/r

  11. Fail57,476 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    377541365030
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  12. Pass57,476 miles (+1,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    949371765009
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  13. Pass56,128 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    786233664054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,108 miles (+1,756)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,108 miles
    Test number
    409459554090
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass54,352 miles (+1,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    798546553068
    • NoteFront tyres bald on inner edges,n/s/f brake late coming off

  16. Pass52,353 miles (+2,188)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,353 miles
    Test number
    765920162037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering noisy (knocking),,,,anti roll bar brackets rusty

  17. Pass50,165 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    346660961056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,274 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    170672560022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar brackets/clamps rusty......n/s/r inner sill rusty....o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

  19. Pass48,274 miles (+2,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    190782360464
    • NoteFront anti roll bar brackets/clamps rusty......n/s/r inner sill rusty....o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

  20. Pass46,014 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    381711569027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,887 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,887 miles
    Test number
    361393368095
    • NoteScreen damaged n/s area

  22. Fail34,887 miles (-6,959)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,887 miles
    Test number
    522463368067
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteScreen damaged n/s area

  23. Pass41,846 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,846 miles
    Test number
    954114467096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,704 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,704 miles
    Test number
    162755666455
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass38,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,704 miles
    Test number
    472915766018
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T253 SFA

Does T253 SFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 SFA expired on 8 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 SFA?
The MOT on T253 SFA expired on 8 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 SFA done?
T253 SFA was recorded at 107,470 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2022, an average of 4,260 miles a year.
Has T253 SFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 SFA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T253 SFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T253 SFA find?
T253 SFA failed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 17 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump; rear exhaust silencer likely to become detached, and 25 more.

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