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Vauxhall Corsa

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V45 RCSMOT history

V45 RCS is a white petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
90,396 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V45 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V45 RCS was last recorded at 90,396 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2011: 89,312 miles, lower than 93,250 miles on 22 Aug 2008.

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
90,396 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,396 miles
  • 2024 – 89,662 miles
  • 2018 – 89,540 miles
  • 2017 – 89,446 miles
  • 2016 – 89,317 miles
  • 2011 – 89,312 miles
  • 2008 – 93,250 miles
  • 2007 – 69,432 miles
  • 2006 – 58,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,396 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,396 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    249887359658
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,396 miles (+734)2 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    760821591735
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,662 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,662 miles
    Test number
    507747769819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,540 miles (+94)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,540 miles
    Test number
    782400720976
    • AdvisoryElectrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached At Battery (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryElectrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short Under bonnet wiring (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass89,446 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    617883168332
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  6. Pass89,317 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    577496811914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass89,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    307839091013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,312 miles (-3,938)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    939182291019
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass93,250 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    981455438221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,955 miles (+23,523)1 dangerous13 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,955 miles
    Test number
    493498628298
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteExhaust flexy damaged
    • NotePassenger seat belt starting to fray

  11. Pass69,432 miles (+10,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,432 miles
    Test number
    854531827216
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass58,875 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    700123526222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,867 miles2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,867 miles
    Test number
    262479606288
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about V45 RCS

Does V45 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V45 RCS expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V45 RCS?
The MOT on V45 RCS expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V45 RCS done?
V45 RCS was recorded at 90,396 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
Has V45 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V45 RCS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V45 RCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V45 RCS find?
V45 RCS passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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