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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

V72 ELAMOT history

V72 ELA is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
84,921 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 ELA was last recorded at 84,921 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2012: 71,206 miles, lower than 87,307 miles on 29 Oct 2011.

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
84,645 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
2,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,921 miles
  • 2022 – 84,645 miles
  • 2021 – 81,520 miles
  • 2020 – 81,220 miles
  • 2019 – 80,488 miles
  • 2018 – 79,260 miles
  • 2017 – 78,122 miles
  • 2016 – 76,847 miles
  • 2015 – 75,721 miles
  • 2014 – 73,889 miles
  • 2013 – 72,549 miles
  • 2012 – 71,206 miles
  • 2011 – 87,307 miles
  • 2010 – 64,053 miles
  • 2009 – 61,001 miles
  • 2008 – 55,646 miles
  • 2007 – 51,044 miles
  • 2006 – 46,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,921 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    825809545422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,645 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    831332803014
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  3. Fail84,645 miles (+3,125)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    271013717788
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  4. Pass81,520 miles (+300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,520 miles
    Test number
    995383919578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

  5. Pass81,220 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,220 miles
    Test number
    803186950066
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,488 miles
    Test number
    182959630500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,488 miles (+1,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,488 miles
    Test number
    964102858913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,260 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    981357748198
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  9. Fail79,260 miles (+1,138)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    865778863150
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass78,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,122 miles
    Test number
    455056170988
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail78,122 miles (+1,275)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,122 miles
    Test number
    737251813331
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass76,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,847 miles
    Test number
    876243766083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,847 miles (+1,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,847 miles
    Test number
    547226030867
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass75,721 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,721 miles
    Test number
    342961984468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,889 miles
    Test number
    379039104343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,889 miles (+1,340)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,889 miles
    Test number
    519439804362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass72,549 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    955646703364
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a worn inner edge

  18. Fail72,508 miles (+1,302)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    895486293217
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a worn inner edge

  19. Pass71,206 miles (-16,101)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    388090402385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,307 miles
    Test number
    216572301375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,307 miles (+23,254)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,307 miles
    Test number
    416712401343
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass64,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    842348380255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,053 miles (+3,052)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    300885180434
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass61,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    510302299234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,001 miles (+5,355)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    920342599238
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass55,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    934730698247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,646 miles (+4,602)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    451270698268
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass51,044 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    413233107305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,250 miles
    Test number
    221103716326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V72 ELA

Does V72 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 ELA expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 ELA?
The MOT on V72 ELA expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 ELA done?
V72 ELA was recorded at 84,921 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 2,267 miles a year.
Has V72 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 ELA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V72 ELA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V72 ELA find?
V72 ELA passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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