Vauxhall Corsa
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc
85 LYMOT history
85 LY is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 25,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 25,353 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 85 LY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,389 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
85 LY was last recorded at 25,353 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 23,895 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,458 miles
- Average per year
- 1,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 25,353 miles
- 2025 – 23,895 miles
- 2024 – 23,798 miles
- 2023 – 23,560 miles
- 2022 – 19,752 miles
- 2021 – 14,995 miles
- 2020 – 11,475 miles
- 2018 – 9,010 miles
- 2017 – 7,553 miles
- 2016 – 7,354 miles
- 2015 – 7,112 miles
- 2014 – 6,906 miles
- 2013 – 6,641 miles
- 2012 – 6,395 miles
- 2011 – 6,075 miles
- 2010 – 5,735 miles
- 2009 – 5,313 miles
- 2008 – 4,843 miles
- 2007 – 4,375 miles
- 2006 – 3,772 miles
- 2005 – 2,954 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass25,353 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass25,353 miles (+1,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 25,353 miles
- Test number
- 396666957342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass23,895 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 23,895 miles
- Test number
- 871693091196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,798 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 23,798 miles
- Test number
- 626142386974
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail23,787 miles (+227)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,787 miles
- Test number
- 473718045016
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass23,560 miles (+3,808)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 23,560 miles
- Test number
- 744935704779
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass19,752 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 19,752 miles
- Test number
- 191536407020
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail19,750 miles (+4,755)8 major5 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,750 miles
- Test number
- 865705817498
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass14,995 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 14,995 miles
- Test number
- 340872861865
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))
Fail14,995 miles (+3,520)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,995 miles
- Test number
- 646116013213
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CORRODED AND LEAKING GASES (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))
Pass11,475 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 11,475 miles
- Test number
- 627946298339
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail11,475 miles (+2,465)9 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,475 miles
- Test number
- 625528608873
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers not tested
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass9,010 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 9,010 miles
- Test number
- 284052039878
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe slightly corroded
Pass7,553 miles (+199)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 7,553 miles
- Test number
- 589010056996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 7,354 miles
- Test number
- 888998216087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,354 miles (+242)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,354 miles
- Test number
- 688799932353
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords by coil spring (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass7,112 miles (+206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 7,112 miles
- Test number
- 364871273029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arms
Pass6,906 miles (+265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 6,906 miles
- Test number
- 116593904383
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass6,641 miles (+246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 6,641 miles
- Test number
- 467281613301
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass6,395 miles (+320)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 6,395 miles
- Test number
- 439833612315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteSlight play at o/s/f steering rack arm
Pass6,075 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 6,075 miles
- Test number
- 719573811301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 5,735 miles
- Test number
- 892565410334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,734 miles (+421)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,734 miles
- Test number
- 373725110380
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass5,313 miles (+470)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 5,313 miles
- Test number
- 234286619377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 4,843 miles
- Test number
- 742668118300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,843 miles (+468)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,843 miles
- Test number
- 862188918313
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Pass4,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 4,375 miles
- Test number
- 304940627393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,375 miles (+603)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,375 miles
- Test number
- 330209517312
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass3,772 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 3,772 miles
- Test number
- 371464216394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 2,954 miles
- Test number
- 583886025355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 85 LY
- What vehicle is registration 85 LY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 85 LY on a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Dec 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 85 LY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 LY is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 85 LY?
- The MOT on 85 LY is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 85 LY done?
- 85 LY was recorded at 25,353 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 1,070 miles a year.
- Has 85 LY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 85 LY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on 85 LY 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 85 LY find?
- 85 LY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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