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Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T838 CERMOT history

T838 CER is a yellow petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,301 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 CER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 CER was last recorded at 66,301 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,301 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,301 miles
  • 2025 – 56,067 miles
  • 2024 – 48,198 miles
  • 2023 – 48,185 miles
  • 2022 – 42,581 miles
  • 2021 – 37,338 miles
  • 2019 – 37,170 miles
  • 2018 – 36,852 miles
  • 2017 – 35,143 miles
  • 2016 – 33,144 miles
  • 2015 – 31,045 miles
  • 2014 – 28,862 miles
  • 2013 – 26,552 miles
  • 2012 – 24,106 miles
  • 2011 – 22,616 miles
  • 2010 – 21,322 miles
  • 2009 – 19,786 miles
  • 2008 – 17,986 miles
  • 2007 – 16,107 miles
  • 2006 – 14,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,301 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,301 miles
    Test number
    755678446149
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail66,301 miles (+10,234)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,301 miles
    Test number
    383726804508
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass56,067 miles (+82)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    409496497321
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing
    • AdvisoryHeadlights loose with bonnet raised
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  4. Fail55,985 miles (+7,787)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    995513655853
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing

  5. Pass48,198 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    897238273317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall badly deteriated no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail48,185 miles (+5,604)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    754345428837
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass42,581 miles (+5,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    465902204943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass37,338 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    415499477440
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,170 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    994719361562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,852 miles (+1,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    416923557408
    • AdvisoryAll tyre's cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass35,143 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    419587663621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,144 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    509205968161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,045 miles (+2,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    926873115110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass28,862 miles (+2,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,862 miles
    Test number
    428534614193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail26,552 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    278378523476
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass26,552 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    346348323107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,106 miles (+1,490)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,106 miles
    Test number
    356664112134
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront Brake Disc's Worn
    • NoteRear Tyres Cracking

  18. Pass22,616 miles (+1,294)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,616 miles
    Test number
    829739421139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads slightly worn
    • NoteO/s washer jet poor
    • NoteSlight lag n/s/r brake-20%imbalance
    • NoteWipers slightly poor

  19. Pass21,322 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    394265620162
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass19,786 miles (+1,800)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,786 miles
    Test number
    624120029194
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass17,986 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,986 miles
    Test number
    691733738191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,107 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,107 miles
    Test number
    552051927198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,151 miles
    Test number
    264248626457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 CER

Does T838 CER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T838 CER is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T838 CER?
The MOT on T838 CER is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T838 CER done?
T838 CER was recorded at 66,301 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,646 miles a year.
Has T838 CER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 CER has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T838 CER 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 T838 CER find?
T838 CER passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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