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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc

T742 BFAMOT history

T742 BFA is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,162 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 BFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 BFA was last recorded at 78,162 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 12,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,910 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,252 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,162 miles
  • 2025 – 65,910 miles
  • 2023 – 55,865 miles
  • 2022 – 52,757 miles
  • 2021 – 49,809 miles
  • 2020 – 47,950 miles
  • 2019 – 45,572 miles
  • 2018 – 42,298 miles
  • 2017 – 39,967 miles
  • 2016 – 38,031 miles
  • 2015 – 36,229 miles
  • 2014 – 34,833 miles
  • 2013 – 33,326 miles
  • 2012 – 31,856 miles
  • 2011 – 30,349 miles
  • 2010 – 28,500 miles
  • 2009 – 27,009 miles
  • 2008 – 25,160 miles
  • 2007 – 23,459 miles
  • 2006 – 21,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,162 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS UNDERSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear damage to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,162 miles (+12,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    410720555623
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass65,910 miles (+10,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    593315813699
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass55,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    947649122787
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail55,865 miles (+63)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    601251829451
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail55,802 miles (+3,045)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    242825513385
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass52,757 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    298863723273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,809 miles (+1,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    736024941376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass47,950 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,950 miles
    Test number
    593775934026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to rear
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  9. Fail47,950 miles (+2,378)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,950 miles
    Test number
    261424335903
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components fouling (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp damaged white light emitted (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to rear
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  10. Pass45,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,572 miles
    Test number
    815043382013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also side wall deterioration both rear tyres inner (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail45,572 miles (+3,274)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,572 miles
    Test number
    360511024604
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also side wall deterioration both rear tyres inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    245953154170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail42,298 miles (+2,331)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    355963478967
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass39,967 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,967 miles
    Test number
    305994908416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    209547630222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,031 miles (+1,802)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    290247903321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass36,229 miles (+1,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    616421315296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    579030614252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,833 miles (+1,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    979500714208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass33,326 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,326 miles
    Test number
    266327113209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass31,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,856 miles
    Test number
    955303712276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail31,856 miles (+1,507)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,856 miles
    Test number
    636903412284
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,349 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    988584831224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,500 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,500 miles
    Test number
    553792930210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,009 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    800843239258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,160 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,160 miles
    Test number
    590365138288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass23,459 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,459 miles
    Test number
    384015737293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,321 miles
    Test number
    374973536278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 BFA

Does T742 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 BFA is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T742 BFA?
The MOT on T742 BFA is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T742 BFA done?
T742 BFA was recorded at 78,162 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has T742 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 BFA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T742 BFA 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 T742 BFA find?
T742 BFA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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