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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,389 cc

T972 FBWMOT history

T972 FBW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 47,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
47,157 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 FBW was last recorded at 47,157 miles on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2025: 47,157 miles, lower than 79,058 miles on 15 Feb 2025.

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
79,058 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Average per year
848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,157 miles
  • 2024 – 75,618 miles
  • 2023 – 68,696 miles
  • 2022 – 61,625 miles
  • 2021 – 53,635 miles
  • 2020 – 47,745 miles
  • 2019 – 43,074 miles
  • 2018 – 42,851 miles
  • 2016 – 42,622 miles
  • 2015 – 42,419 miles
  • 2014 – 42,201 miles
  • 2013 – 41,795 miles
  • 2012 – 41,554 miles
  • 2011 – 40,357 miles
  • 2010 – 38,441 miles
  • 2009 – 36,730 miles
  • 2008 – 35,275 miles
  • 2007 – 33,083 miles
  • 2006 – 31,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,157 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,157 miles (-31,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    110442472078
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,058 miles (+3,440)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    851780843466
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,618 miles
    Test number
    197795327961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail75,618 miles (+6,922)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,618 miles
    Test number
    851116599948
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass68,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    809971473310
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail68,696 miles (+7,071)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    710204669508
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,625 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    998408114727
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail61,620 miles (+7,985)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    611679212551
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass53,635 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,635 miles
    Test number
    989355905766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChassis,suspension components & rear axle corroded

  10. Fail53,631 miles (+5,886)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    319013957639
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChassis,suspension components & rear axle corroded

  11. Pass47,745 miles (+4,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    504673862571
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass43,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    690066543971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,074 miles (+223)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    902088236301
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake cable damaged cross axle brake cable rusted and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

  14. Pass42,851 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,851 miles
    Test number
    975445890263
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

  15. Pass42,622 miles (+203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,622 miles
    Test number
    237697583549
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass42,419 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,419 miles
    Test number
    674600687048
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly corroded

  17. Pass42,201 miles (+406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,201 miles
    Test number
    266286224226
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass41,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    366835653186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,795 miles (+241)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    668475753177
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass41,554 miles (+1,197)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    288315442162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion centre section of exhaust
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear section of exhaust

  21. Pass40,357 miles (+1,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    269650491004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass38,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    760615580080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,441 miles (+1,711)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    760705580026
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass36,730 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    832099689011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    193604698482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,275 miles (+2,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    262624798039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass33,083 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    102622277409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,130 miles
    Test number
    280799886025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T972 FBW

Does T972 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T972 FBW expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T972 FBW?
The MOT on T972 FBW expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T972 FBW done?
T972 FBW was recorded at 47,157 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 848 miles a year.
Has T972 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 FBW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T972 FBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T972 FBW find?
T972 FBW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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