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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T497 CDUMOT history

T497 CDU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2025
Mileage
84,499 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 CDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 CDU was last recorded at 84,499 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,491 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,499 miles
  • 2023 – 78,985 miles
  • 2022 – 77,562 miles
  • 2021 – 74,671 miles
  • 2020 – 70,662 miles
  • 2019 – 66,660 miles
  • 2018 – 63,380 miles
  • 2017 – 60,775 miles
  • 2016 – 57,778 miles
  • 2013 – 52,494 miles
  • 2012 – 45,744 miles
  • 2010 – 35,708 miles
  • 2009 – 28,231 miles
  • 2008 – 22,331 miles
  • 2007 – 20,416 miles
  • 2006 – 18,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,499 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNoise on steeringRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,499 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    194113333752
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise on steering

  2. Fail84,491 miles (+5,506)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    767876171055
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise on steering

  3. Pass78,985 miles (+1,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    134593680005
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass77,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,562 miles
    Test number
    611157967476
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,562 miles (+2,891)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,562 miles
    Test number
    425408621752
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    552433973333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,671 miles (+4,009)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    648322047334
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake cable damaged hand brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,662 miles
    Test number
    292916179750
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,662 miles (+4,002)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,662 miles
    Test number
    261559432364
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,660 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    978057804587
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    761127866853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail63,380 miles (+2,605)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    213032236541
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,775 miles
    Test number
    907447513934
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail60,775 miles (+2,997)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,775 miles
    Test number
    424359303962
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass57,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    501812147515
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail57,778 miles (+5,284)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    696345883288
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass52,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    105104053315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,494 miles (+6,750)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    729554353337
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low on nearside

  19. Pass45,744 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    925412362312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,563 miles (+5,479)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    287936552351
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  21. Pass40,084 miles (+4,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,084 miles
    Test number
    996485102002
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail35,708 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,708 miles
    Test number
    542921190265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass35,708 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,708 miles
    Test number
    620451190226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,231 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,231 miles
    Test number
    742373099240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,917 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,917 miles
    Test number
    372252959015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass22,331 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    591640938081
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low outer edge

  27. Fail22,331 miles (+1,915)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    181550638441
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low outer edge

  28. Pass20,416 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,416 miles
    Test number
    141723427012
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Fail20,416 miles (+2,164)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,416 miles
    Test number
    241763627073
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  30. Pass18,252 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,252 miles
    Test number
    401534326000
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T497 CDU

Does T497 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 CDU expired on 20 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 CDU?
The MOT on T497 CDU expired on 20 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 CDU done?
T497 CDU was recorded at 84,499 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has T497 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 CDU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T497 CDU 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 T497 CDU find?
T497 CDU passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear wheel bearing has slight play x2, and 1 more.

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