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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,199 cc

X796 GEHMOT history

X796 GEH is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 85,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

X796 GEH silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,067 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 GEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 GEH was last recorded at 85,067 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 1,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2015: 58,538 miles, lower than 128,448 miles on 21 May 2015.

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
83,656 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,411 miles
Average per year
2,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,067 miles
  • 2025 – 83,656 miles
  • 2024 – 82,447 miles
  • 2023 – 81,011 miles
  • 2022 – 79,572 miles
  • 2021 – 77,326 miles
  • 2020 – 75,733 miles
  • 2019 – 73,947 miles
  • 2018 – 71,205 miles
  • 2017 – 67,500 miles
  • 2016 – 63,340 miles
  • 2015 – 58,538 miles
  • 2014 – 54,714 miles
  • 2013 – 53,963 miles
  • 2012 – 51,200 miles
  • 2011 – 48,382 miles
  • 2010 – 45,116 miles
  • 2009 – 42,740 miles
  • 2008 – 40,094 miles
  • 2007 – 36,568 miles
  • 2006 – 32,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,067 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded through rear slide

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,067 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    495011364454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,656 miles (+1,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    628058601307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass82,447 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,447 miles
    Test number
    852700683746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,011 miles (+1,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    701506415878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass79,572 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    669264913590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,326 miles (+1,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    921027828502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,733 miles (+1,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,733 miles
    Test number
    911569867732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    647275387573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded through rear slide (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail73,947 miles (+2,742)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    397467253156
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged excessively corroded through rear axle slide (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded through rear slide (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass71,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,205 miles
    Test number
    243553196459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail71,205 miles (+3,705)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,205 miles
    Test number
    359867464013
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass67,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    848736515104
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

  13. Fail67,499 miles (+4,159)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    890683120850
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. and deteriorated (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

  14. Pass63,340 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    139927308871
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

  15. Fail63,340 miles (+4,802)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    860400497079
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

  16. Pass58,538 miles (-69,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    982630595292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,448 miles (+73,734)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,448 miles
    Test number
    927021645183
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass54,714 miles (+751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,714 miles
    Test number
    508505074189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass53,963 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,963 miles
    Test number
    828627773121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,200 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    889204182181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    888615881122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,382 miles (+3,266)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    219395381461
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    390320300284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,116 miles (+2,376)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    321890600485
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,740 miles
    Test number
    300217999172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,740 miles (+2,646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,740 miles
    Test number
    804616399163
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass40,094 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    364503608292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    150157997147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,568 miles (+3,609)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    243827897419
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both rear hubs
    • NoteUnable to check front brake pads

  30. Pass32,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    750812856112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail32,959 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    103842656142
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about X796 GEH

Does X796 GEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 GEH is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X796 GEH?
The MOT on X796 GEH is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X796 GEH done?
X796 GEH was recorded at 85,067 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 2,562 miles a year.
Has X796 GEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 GEH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on X796 GEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X796 GEH find?
X796 GEH passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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