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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T79 VYAMOT history

T79 VYA is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
52,488 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T79 VYA was last recorded at 52,488 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,065 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
423 miles
Average per year
1,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 52,488 miles
  • 2022 – 52,065 miles
  • 2021 – 51,484 miles
  • 2020 – 50,824 miles
  • 2019 – 50,466 miles
  • 2018 – 50,099 miles
  • 2017 – 49,664 miles
  • 2016 – 49,134 miles
  • 2015 – 48,294 miles
  • 2014 – 47,439 miles
  • 2013 – 46,352 miles
  • 2012 – 45,431 miles
  • 2011 – 43,984 miles
  • 2010 – 42,331 miles
  • 2009 – 40,509 miles
  • 2008 – 38,435 miles
  • 2007 – 36,502 miles
  • 2006 – 34,338 miles
  • 2005 – 32,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,488 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,488 miles (+423)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    950213892955
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass52,065 miles (+581)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    719858454878
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    508794455775
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  4. Fail51,484 miles (+660)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    920543346976
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  5. Pass50,824 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,824 miles
    Test number
    143631998132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,466 miles
    Test number
    272593617192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,465 miles (+366)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,465 miles
    Test number
    482214411195
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass50,099 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    379865806527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,664 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    903300029776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    270845558068
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail49,134 miles (+840)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    766351939720
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass48,294 miles (+855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,294 miles
    Test number
    584736244687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass47,439 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    876379224312
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  14. Fail47,436 miles (+1,084)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,436 miles
    Test number
    595109924378
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass46,352 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    436729303399
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Fail46,352 miles (+921)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    936669603374
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Pass45,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,431 miles
    Test number
    407489312442
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail45,430 miles (+1,446)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    927489712386
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass43,984 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    405864331390
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass42,331 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    753898020305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,325 miles (+1,816)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    443047620369
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass40,509 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,509 miles
    Test number
    951440839375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,507 miles (+2,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,507 miles
    Test number
    890519129316
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass38,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    361055518349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,435 miles (+1,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    964915618342
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass36,502 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,502 miles
    Test number
    754855727349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,338 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    570229416345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,198 miles
    Test number
    631056225312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 VYA

Does T79 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 VYA expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 VYA?
The MOT on T79 VYA expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 VYA done?
T79 VYA was recorded at 52,488 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 1,132 miles a year.
Has T79 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 VYA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T79 VYA 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 T79 VYA find?
T79 VYA failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 3 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively.

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