Vauxhall Corsa
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,389 cc
R690 BKNMOT history
R690 BKN is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 15 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2026
- Mileage
- 69,813 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,192 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R690 BKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,389 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 15 Oct 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
R690 BKN was last recorded at 69,813 miles on 30 May 2026, 10,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,194 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,619 miles
- Average per year
- 2,192 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,813 miles
- 2025 – 59,194 miles
- 2024 – 54,247 miles
- 2023 – 44,889 miles
- 2022 – 43,402 miles
- 2021 – 42,108 miles
- 2020 – 40,876 miles
- 2019 – 40,616 miles
- 2018 – 40,263 miles
- 2017 – 39,945 miles
- 2016 – 39,466 miles
- 2015 – 39,006 miles
- 2014 – 38,215 miles
- 2013 – 37,054 miles
- 2012 – 35,891 miles
- 2011 – 34,716 miles
- 2010 – 33,584 miles
- 2009 – 32,499 miles
- 2008 – 30,872 miles
- 2007 – 28,544 miles
- 2006 – 26,484 miles
- 2005 – 24,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail69,813 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear damage behind bumper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail69,813 miles (+10,619)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,813 miles
- Test number
- 798780538207
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass59,194 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 59,194 miles
- Test number
- 791777368089
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear excessive corrosion behind bumper
Fail59,192 miles (+4,945)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,192 miles
- Test number
- 489746968221
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear excessive corrosion behind bumper
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass54,247 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 224161918561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage behind bumper
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,239 miles (+9,350)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,239 miles
- Test number
- 319543100211
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage behind bumper
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,889 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 44,889 miles
- Test number
- 461450496199
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail44,889 miles (+1,487)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,889 miles
- Test number
- 214469777230
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,402 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 43,402 miles
- Test number
- 421895206913
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,108 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 42,108 miles
- Test number
- 121732457707
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail42,108 miles (+1,232)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,108 miles
- Test number
- 497529417389
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass40,876 miles (+260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 40,876 miles
- Test number
- 198372588285
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,616 miles (+353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 40,616 miles
- Test number
- 115772467486
- AdvisoryNearside rear valance correded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass40,263 miles (+318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 40,263 miles
- Test number
- 345311728084
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside rear inner sill panel
Pass39,945 miles (+479)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,945 miles
- Test number
- 961874256167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,466 miles (+460)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 39,466 miles
- Test number
- 188323337408
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both inner sill panels at rear
Pass39,006 miles (+791)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 39,006 miles
- Test number
- 945476325272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,215 miles (+1,161)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 38,215 miles
- Test number
- 417215924236
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSlight corrosion to offside and nearside inner sill panels at rear
Pass37,054 miles (+1,163)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 37,054 miles
- Test number
- 429925533282
- NoteSlight corrosion to offside rear inner sill panel
Pass35,891 miles (+1,175)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,891 miles
- Test number
- 488837142249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,716 miles (+1,132)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 34,716 miles
- Test number
- 535098641216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,584 miles (+1,085)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,584 miles
- Test number
- 343439420433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,499 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,499 miles
- Test number
- 491262959269
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass30,872 miles (+2,328)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,872 miles
- Test number
- 701262358286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,544 miles (+2,060)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 28,544 miles
- Test number
- 260526847295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,484 miles (+2,099)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,484 miles
- Test number
- 500171046277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 24,385 miles
- Test number
- 372010155266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R690 BKN
- Does R690 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R690 BKN expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R690 BKN?
- The MOT on R690 BKN expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R690 BKN done?
- R690 BKN was recorded at 69,813 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 2,192 miles a year.
- Has R690 BKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R690 BKN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on R690 BKN 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 R690 BKN find?
- R690 BKN failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded front to rear; exhaust system insecure, and 6 more.
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