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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

V685 EHCMOT history

V685 EHC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
64,655 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 EHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V685 EHC was last recorded at 64,655 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 8,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,321 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,334 miles
Average per year
2,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,655 miles
  • 2023 – 56,321 miles
  • 2022 – 51,732 miles
  • 2021 – 46,428 miles
  • 2020 – 43,247 miles
  • 2019 – 42,445 miles
  • 2018 – 38,969 miles
  • 2017 – 36,563 miles
  • 2016 – 34,721 miles
  • 2015 – 33,522 miles
  • 2014 – 32,059 miles
  • 2013 – 30,963 miles
  • 2012 – 29,715 miles
  • 2011 – 28,576 miles
  • 2010 – 26,634 miles
  • 2009 – 25,164 miles
  • 2008 – 23,246 miles
  • 2007 – 20,661 miles
  • 2006 – 17,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,655 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R INNER/OUTER SILL AND INNER ARCH CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R INNER/OUTER SILL AND INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT VERY CORRODED
  • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail64,655 miles (+8,334)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    489810475121
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R INNER/OUTER SILL AND INNER ARCH CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R INNER/OUTER SILL AND INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT VERY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED

  2. Pass56,321 miles (+4,589)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    653224354956
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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))

  3. Pass51,732 miles (+5,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,732 miles
    Test number
    904172148639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass46,428 miles (+3,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    915191347411
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass43,247 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,247 miles
    Test number
    429569968781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    478288536256
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Heavily Corroded

  7. Fail42,445 miles (+3,476)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    931893621811
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Heavily Corroded

  8. Pass38,969 miles (+2,406)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    461297535299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass36,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    409258061353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,563 miles (+1,842)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    413872936319
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Perishing
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass34,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,721 miles
    Test number
    959450412528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,721 miles (+1,199)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,721 miles
    Test number
    334983998006
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass33,522 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    141786806322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,059 miles (+1,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    479084604455
    • NoteRear box corroded

  15. Pass30,963 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,963 miles
    Test number
    379994303368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,715 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    495696202328
    • NoteSlight play offside head light mount

  17. Fail29,715 miles (+1,139)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    965556902366
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteSlight play offside head light mount

  18. Pass28,576 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    659018321348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,192 miles
    Test number
    367011631235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,192 miles (+1,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,192 miles
    Test number
    565861931297
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass26,634 miles (+1,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,634 miles
    Test number
    182824120219
    • NoteFront bulk head corroded

  22. Pass25,164 miles (+1,918)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    811896739213
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight leak offside driveshaft boot

  23. Pass23,246 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,246 miles
    Test number
    323651338213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,661 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,661 miles
    Test number
    874883537209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,960 miles
    Test number
    302423436278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,960 miles
    Test number
    831493536279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Questions about V685 EHC

Does V685 EHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 EHC expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 EHC?
The MOT on V685 EHC expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 EHC done?
V685 EHC was recorded at 64,655 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
Has V685 EHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 EHC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V685 EHC 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 V685 EHC find?
V685 EHC failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear fog lamp not working, and 5 more.

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