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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 973 cc

X796 BGXMOT history

X796 BGX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 12 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

X796 BGX blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
68,939 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 BGX was last recorded at 68,939 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 6,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,722 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,217 miles
Average per year
2,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,939 miles
  • 2021 – 62,722 miles
  • 2020 – 58,829 miles
  • 2019 – 57,060 miles
  • 2018 – 56,265 miles
  • 2017 – 55,778 miles
  • 2016 – 54,985 miles
  • 2015 – 54,477 miles
  • 2014 – 53,354 miles
  • 2013 – 52,303 miles
  • 2012 – 51,427 miles
  • 2011 – 50,437 miles
  • 2010 – 49,161 miles
  • 2009 – 47,329 miles
  • 2008 – 44,045 miles
  • 2007 – 40,126 miles
  • 2006 – 35,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded around filler neck

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel filler surround holed with corrosion considered not to have an effect on seat belt security as not a feature on other side of the car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    357842364987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail68,939 miles (+6,217)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    202916765059
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,722 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    481659704307
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded around filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail62,717 miles (+3,888)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    475707074494
    • DangerousNearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded around filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    159457624531
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel filler surround holed with corrosion considered not to have an effect on seat belt security as not a feature on other side of the car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail58,829 miles (+1,769)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    759021765679
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel filler surround holed with corrosion considered not to have an effect on seat belt security as not a feature on other side of the car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,060 miles (+795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,060 miles
    Test number
    744718548677
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole within fuel filler cap area not considered structural

  8. Pass56,265 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    342353419613
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail56,253 miles (+475)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,253 miles
    Test number
    316163258041
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass55,778 miles (+793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    126584548276
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively GRAB (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass54,985 miles (+508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    850652946209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass54,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,477 miles
    Test number
    995051555080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail54,477 miles (+1,123)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,477 miles
    Test number
    555611955004
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass53,354 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,354 miles
    Test number
    126859944008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf washers inop

  15. Fail53,354 miles (+1,051)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,354 miles
    Test number
    935519444053
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf washers inop

  16. Pass52,303 miles (+876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,303 miles
    Test number
    868740553006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass51,427 miles (+990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    956935542039
    • NoteN/s/f tyre running off inner edge

  18. Pass50,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    668464851039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,437 miles (+1,276)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    126494251435
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking and perished on sidewall

  20. Pass49,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    844856150085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,161 miles (+1,832)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    324166350037
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  22. Pass47,329 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    682626259000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,045 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,045 miles
    Test number
    183753058460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,126 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,126 miles
    Test number
    190390257477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    633568956070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,960 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    572553556094
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section blowing

Questions about X796 BGX

Does X796 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 BGX expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 BGX?
The MOT on X796 BGX expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 BGX done?
X796 BGX was recorded at 68,939 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
Has X796 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 BGX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X796 BGX 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 X796 BGX find?
X796 BGX passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm.

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