R3KBC - VAUXHALL CORSA
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 18 days ago
The Vauxhall Corsa, often referred to simply as the Corsa, is a popular supermini renowned for its practicality and efficiency. Manufactured by Vauxhall, a well-established British automotive brand with a history dating back to 1857, the Corsa has become a staple in urban and suburban driving alike. Introduced in 2019, the latest models feature modern design elements, improved fuel economy, and advanced safety features, making it a versatile choice for drivers seeking reliability and style. Its compact size, combined with a range of efficient engines and user-friendly technology, sets the Vauxhall Corsa apart in the competitive small car segment.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
This Vauxhall Corsa, registration R3KBC, was manufactured in 2005 and first registered in May 2005. It has a black exterior and is equipped with a 1364cc petrol engine, emitting approximately 146 g/km of CO2. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 30 November 2024 and valid until 13 December 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 77,174 miles. The MOT included advisories regarding a child seat fitting that limited full inspection of the adult belt and deterioration of the front flexi pipe. No major mechanical issues are noted from the available information.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 24 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,647 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from 2 places (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed bec of leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 24 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,654 mi
Expires: 13 December 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 30 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,174 mi
Expires: 13 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Front flexi pipe deteriorated
Passed - 07 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,889 mi
Expires: 13 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,572 mi
Expires: 13 December 2023
Failed - 14 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,745 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount worn/damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Headlamp reflector slightly defective lower light intensity offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front top hub bearing noisey, creaking
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory offside handbrake lower efficiency
- Advisory nearside and offside outer sill areas rear end corroding
- Advisory plastic covers fitted to outer sills , sill condition not fully checked
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe /silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 14 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,745 mi
Expires: 13 December 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Headlamp reflector slightly defective lower light intensity offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory nearside and offside outer sill areas rear end corroding
- Advisory plastic covers fitted to outer sills , sill condition not fully checked
Failed - 18 November 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,265 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall torn / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 18 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,265 mi
Expires: 28 November 2021
Failed - 08 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,629 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 08 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,629 mi
Expires: 28 November 2020
Passed - 17 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,080 mi
Expires: 28 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre cracked
Passed - 17 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,070 mi
Expires: 28 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats
Failed - 18 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,857 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 18 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,857 mi
Expires: 28 May 2017
Failed - 07 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,299 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Advisory Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Advisory Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Advisory Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 07 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,301 mi
Expires: 28 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 21 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,945 mi
Expires: 28 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 29 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,111 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Major Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,123 mi
Expires: 28 May 2014
Passed - 24 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,139 mi
Expires: 12 May 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,471 mi
Expires: 12 May 2012
Failed - 19 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,477 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 19 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,477 mi
Expires: 06 May 2011
Passed - 28 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,679 mi
Expires: 06 May 2010
Passed - 08 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,910 mi
Expires: 06 May 2009
Failed - 05 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,909 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Major Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R3KBC?
The vehicle's MOT status is Valid.
What is the tax status of R3KBC?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2027.
What are the specifications of R3KBC?
This is a 2005 VAUXHALL CORSA in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1364cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R3KBC?
This vehicle produces 146 g/km of CO2 emissions.