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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T479 BKNMOT history

T479 BKN is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
136,044 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 BKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 BKN was last recorded at 136,044 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2017: 70,982 miles, lower than 356,339 miles on 21 Mar 2016.
  • 1 Mar 2019: 47,665 miles, lower than 84,613 miles on 17 Mar 2018.

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
135,853 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
6,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,044 miles
  • 2022 – 116,508 miles
  • 2021 – 106,408 miles
  • 2020 – 104,749 miles
  • 2019 – 47,665 miles
  • 2018 – 84,613 miles
  • 2017 – 70,982 miles
  • 2016 – 356,339 miles
  • 2015 – 55,493 miles
  • 2013 – 44,883 miles
  • 2012 – 38,574 miles
  • 2011 – 34,024 miles
  • 2010 – 31,967 miles
  • 2009 – 29,947 miles
  • 2008 – 28,263 miles
  • 2007 – 25,868 miles
  • 2006 – 23,787 miles
  • 2005 – 21,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,044 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,044 miles
    Test number
    351417280298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,853 miles (+19,345)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,853 miles
    Test number
    805812321703
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    841299140507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,508 miles (+10,100)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    848450569458
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,408 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    228161530659
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  6. Fail106,408 miles (+1,659)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    769714525361
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches /end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under neath
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  7. Pass104,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,749 miles
    Test number
    732490593017
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  8. Fail104,749 miles (+57,084)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,749 miles
    Test number
    536787986146
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  9. Pass47,665 miles (-36,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,665 miles
    Test number
    747580371619
    • AdvisoryCorrosion

  10. Pass84,613 miles (+13,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,613 miles
    Test number
    977504588467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass70,982 miles (-285,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    779122714295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass356,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    356,339 miles
    Test number
    529103145561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,749 miles (+7,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    324122915069
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass55,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    186282085077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,493 miles (+10,610)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    995802485013
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,883 miles
    Test number
    717416353283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,883 miles (+6,309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,883 miles
    Test number
    168536753217
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass38,574 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,574 miles
    Test number
    267102152251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    298793751265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,024 miles (+2,057)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    327713351297
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,967 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    931151660226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,947 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,947 miles
    Test number
    223109559228
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCut in off side front tyre side wall
    • NoteOff side head light cover broken

  23. Fail29,947 miles (+1,684)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,947 miles
    Test number
    701419159250
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCut in off side front tyre side wall
    • NoteOff side head light cover broken

  24. Pass28,263 miles (+2,395)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    491231568292
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust slight leak
    • NoteOff side front headlight cover broken

  25. Pass25,868 miles (+2,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,868 miles
    Test number
    600656557293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass23,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    920656656283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail23,784 miles (+2,103)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,784 miles
    Test number
    524136556294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass21,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,681 miles
    Test number
    642441355215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T479 BKN

Does T479 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T479 BKN expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T479 BKN?
The MOT on T479 BKN expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T479 BKN done?
T479 BKN was recorded at 136,044 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 6,336 miles a year.
Has T479 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 BKN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T479 BKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T479 BKN find?
T479 BKN passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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