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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T879 MGSMOT history

T879 MGS is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
109,617 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 MGS was last recorded at 109,617 miles on 10 Aug 2023, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,274 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
2,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,617 miles
  • 2022 – 109,274 miles
  • 2012 – 103,236 miles
  • 2010 – 96,355 miles
  • 2009 – 94,274 miles
  • 2008 – 91,928 miles
  • 2007 – 80,199 miles
  • 2006 – 73,474 miles
  • 2005 – 66,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,617 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,617 miles
    Test number
    102417798319
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,617 miles (+343)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,617 miles
    Test number
    576754436146
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,274 miles (+6,038)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,274 miles
    Test number
    733943369823
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,236 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    126653332098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,215 miles (+6,860)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    868660632021
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail96,355 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    482777940462
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass96,355 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    523587140368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    591372639382
    • 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)

  9. Fail94,274 miles (+2,346)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    604172439345
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)

  10. Pass91,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    430456018418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,927 miles (+11,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    882496818330
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  12. Pass80,199 miles (+6,725)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    990237537315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass73,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    232615436396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,474 miles (+6,881)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    420195636466
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wear on edges

  15. Pass66,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    582225735368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,593 miles4 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    144925035331
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre starting to perrish

Questions about T879 MGS

Does T879 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 MGS expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 MGS?
The MOT on T879 MGS expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 MGS done?
T879 MGS was recorded at 109,617 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 2,432 miles a year.
Has T879 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 MGS has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T879 MGS 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 T879 MGS find?
T879 MGS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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