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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc

T162 MCHMOT history

T162 MCH is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
70,353 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 MCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T162 MCH was last recorded at 70,353 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 5,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,768 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,585 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,353 miles
  • 2021 – 64,768 miles
  • 2020 – 62,025 miles
  • 2019 – 53,646 miles
  • 2018 – 43,848 miles
  • 2016 – 42,790 miles
  • 2015 – 40,834 miles
  • 2014 – 40,654 miles
  • 2013 – 40,239 miles
  • 2012 – 39,632 miles
  • 2011 – 39,034 miles
  • 2010 – 38,619 miles
  • 2009 – 37,911 miles
  • 2008 – 37,214 miles
  • 2007 – 36,360 miles
  • 2006 – 35,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,353 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine oil below minimum
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear number plate delaminating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Reversing lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear coil springs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,353 miles (+5,585)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    237665776115
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil below minimum
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  2. Pass64,768 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    948138742648
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail64,768 miles (+2,743)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    551423797458
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass62,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    968435491069
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  5. Fail62,025 miles (+8,379)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    711619438514
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  6. Pass53,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    345440089571
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding

  7. Fail53,646 miles (+9,798)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    334424985105
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding

  8. Pass43,848 miles (+1,058)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    774842761491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pads wearing slightly low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread wearing slightly low

  9. Pass42,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,790 miles
    Test number
    952521926247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,790 miles (+1,956)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,790 miles
    Test number
    931938129397
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass40,834 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    867256205115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass40,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    239092064472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  13. Fail40,654 miles (+415)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    539401964117
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Pass40,239 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    955609243168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOsf brake disc corroded

  15. Fail40,238 miles (+606)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    215569643124
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOsf brake disc corroded

  16. Pass39,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    176950262174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail39,632 miles (+598)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    247349552450
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass39,034 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    207797641122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage on windscreen
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on o/side front brake disc

  19. Fail39,034 miles (+415)1 dangerous1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    787837041144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls starting to perish
    • NoteSlight damage on windscreen
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on o/side front brake disc
    • NoteVery bad oil leak on oil pressure switch rec / rep

  20. Pass38,619 miles (+708)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    814003050179
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteMisfire @ tickover engine management light on

  21. Pass37,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    954075459107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,911 miles (+697)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    333704659125
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  23. Pass37,214 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    521984958106
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  24. Fail37,211 miles (+851)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    410359548124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  25. Pass36,360 miles (+815)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,360 miles
    Test number
    214757057127
    • NoteCorrosion on o/side front brake disc
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen
    • NoteSlight movement in upper steering column bushes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake hose ferrules

  26. Pass35,545 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    274433566121
    • NoteCorrosion on o/side front brake disc
    • NoteCorrosion starting at servo mounting at bulkhead
    • NoteSlight freeplay in n/side rear hub

  27. Fail35,545 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    660763766142
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • NoteCorrosion on o/side front brake disc
    • NoteCorrosion starting at servo mounting at bulkhead
    • NoteSlight freeplay in n/side rear hub

Questions about T162 MCH

Does T162 MCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T162 MCH expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T162 MCH?
The MOT on T162 MCH expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T162 MCH done?
T162 MCH was recorded at 70,353 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has T162 MCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 MCH has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T162 MCH 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 T162 MCH find?
T162 MCH failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 12 more.

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