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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

V79 YBEMOT history

V79 YBE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
132,894 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 YBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V79 YBE was last recorded at 132,894 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 4,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,641 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,253 miles
Average per year
4,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,894 miles
  • 2024 – 128,641 miles
  • 2020 – 128,628 miles
  • 2019 – 122,570 miles
  • 2018 – 117,596 miles
  • 2017 – 111,424 miles
  • 2016 – 106,897 miles
  • 2015 – 102,740 miles
  • 2014 – 98,324 miles
  • 2013 – 94,507 miles
  • 2012 – 90,025 miles
  • 2011 – 85,633 miles
  • 2010 – 80,814 miles
  • 2009 – 75,584 miles
  • 2008 – 69,691 miles
  • 2007 – 63,041 miles
  • 2006 – 55,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,894 miles
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,894 miles (+4,253)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,894 miles
    Test number
    508425568654
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,641 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,641 miles
    Test number
    255055927240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail128,637 miles (+9)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,637 miles
    Test number
    449346511519
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% near/side slow in operation (53% out) (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near/side and off/side (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass128,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    723748344192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,628 miles (+6,058)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    710843171051
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and side light (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass122,570 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,570 miles
    Test number
    871532139317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,565 miles (+4,969)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,565 miles
    Test number
    338818920192
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,596 miles (+6,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,596 miles
    Test number
    480253636474
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass111,424 miles (+4,527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,424 miles
    Test number
    980714707922
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis and sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  10. Pass106,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    975336241695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,897 miles (+4,157)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    646465600955
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass102,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,740 miles
    Test number
    513854516907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,739 miles (+4,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    174443937273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil pressure switch is leaking

  14. Pass98,324 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    467569064269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,507 miles (+4,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,507 miles
    Test number
    369310273275
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass90,025 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,025 miles
    Test number
    227832872294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,633 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    377248471278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,630 miles (+4,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,630 miles
    Test number
    845963871270
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass80,814 miles (+5,230)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,814 miles
    Test number
    644823870259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/S and O/S inner sills at rear corroding.
    • NoteN/S and O/S rear chassis at top spring mounts corroding.

  20. Pass75,584 miles (+5,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,584 miles
    Test number
    914285979255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Pass69,691 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,691 miles
    Test number
    763163978262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,041 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    612652577258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    561493576253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 YBE

Does V79 YBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 YBE expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 YBE?
The MOT on V79 YBE expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 YBE done?
V79 YBE was recorded at 132,894 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 4,148 miles a year.
Has V79 YBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 YBE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V79 YBE 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 V79 YBE find?
V79 YBE failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 3 major defects: brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor.

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