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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,389 cc

V687 MECMOT history

V687 MEC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 4 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
108,526 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V687 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V687 MEC was last recorded at 108,526 miles on 30 Sept 2023, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2010: 69,509 miles, lower than 69,663 miles on 3 Apr 2010.

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
108,253 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
4,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,526 miles
  • 2020 – 102,067 miles
  • 2019 – 91,560 miles
  • 2018 – 83,969 miles
  • 2017 – 80,230 miles
  • 2016 – 78,042 miles
  • 2015 – 77,392 miles
  • 2014 – 75,410 miles
  • 2013 – 74,276 miles
  • 2012 – 72,832 miles
  • 2011 – 70,866 miles
  • 2010 – 69,509 miles
  • 2009 – 52,001 miles
  • 2008 – 44,063 miles
  • 2007 – 41,065 miles
  • 2006 – 37,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,526 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All 4 tyres starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,526 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    2381802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,253 miles (+6,186)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,253 miles
    Test number
    2352686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,067 miles (+10,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,067 miles
    Test number
    148032897060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion of jacking point/outrigger
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion around tie bar mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion of jacking point/outrigger
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion around tie bar mount

  4. Pass91,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    572847686850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion of jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,560 miles (+7,591)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    707413209298
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion of jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,969 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    283008238680
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to perish

  7. Fail83,969 miles (+3,739)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    102305297324
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed within 30 cms of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed within 30 cms of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to perish

  8. Pass80,230 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    232860030594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe close to axle
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratches in zone A

  9. Fail80,215 miles (+2,173)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    483656698630
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe close to axle
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratches in zone A

  10. Pass78,042 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,042 miles
    Test number
    907661985175
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust not fitted properly

  11. Fail78,028 miles (+636)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,028 miles
    Test number
    878995155357
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel inner rim damaged

  12. Pass77,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    315378265187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail77,392 miles (+1,982)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    266068565183
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass75,410 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    837779904105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    208778493066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail74,276 miles (+1,444)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    208846393094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass72,832 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    428754082080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,866 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    289269791063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,509 miles (-154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,509 miles
    Test number
    302733710103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,663 miles (+17,662)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    683173790051
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass52,001 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    994000839066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,063 miles (+2,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    631699758015
    • NoteRear exhaust mount poor condition.

  23. Pass41,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    443134657023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,065 miles (+3,141)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    631474057065
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass37,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,924 miles
    Test number
    744098956004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V687 MEC

Does V687 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V687 MEC expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V687 MEC?
The MOT on V687 MEC expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V687 MEC done?
V687 MEC was recorded at 108,526 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2023, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
Has V687 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V687 MEC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V687 MEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V687 MEC find?
V687 MEC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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