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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 1,488 cc

R201 TYAMOT history

R201 TYA is a green diesel Vauxhall Corsa first used on 8 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
129,895 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R201 TYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,488 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R201 TYA was last recorded at 129,895 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 2,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2012: 83,268 miles, lower than 100,415 miles on 12 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,259 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,636 miles
Average per year
2,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,895 miles
  • 2022 – 127,259 miles
  • 2021 – 125,061 miles
  • 2020 – 122,109 miles
  • 2019 – 119,601 miles
  • 2018 – 116,416 miles
  • 2017 – 114,126 miles
  • 2016 – 112,179 miles
  • 2015 – 109,098 miles
  • 2014 – 107,399 miles
  • 2013 – 105,248 miles
  • 2012 – 102,927 miles
  • 2011 – 100,415 miles
  • 2010 – 97,795 miles
  • 2009 – 95,360 miles
  • 2008 – 92,795 miles
  • 2007 – 88,467 miles
  • 2006 – 84,633 miles
  • 2005 – 78,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,895 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg corroded and weak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear beam axle rusty
  • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis leg and spring cups corroded and weak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front chassis legs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under sills and rear chassis legs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,895 miles (+2,636)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,895 miles
    Test number
    135398410002
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis leg and spring cups corroded and weak

  2. Pass127,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,259 miles
    Test number
    667753901976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs rusty

  3. Fail127,259 miles (+2,198)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,259 miles
    Test number
    234704259769
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs rusty

  4. Pass125,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,061 miles
    Test number
    635920726107
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder sills and rear chassis legs rusty

  5. Fail125,061 miles (+2,952)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,061 miles
    Test number
    454807929811
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder sills and rear chassis legs rusty

  6. Pass122,109 miles (+2,508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    666307407553
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass119,601 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,601 miles
    Test number
    776944271610
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,524 miles (+3,108)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    390304594715
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,416 miles (+2,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,416 miles
    Test number
    790931836567
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,126 miles (+1,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    483077027835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass112,179 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    991739283029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail112,174 miles (+3,076)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    472692836793
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass109,098 miles (+1,699)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,098 miles
    Test number
    119399505271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSome corrosion tail section offside rear chassis

  14. Pass107,399 miles (+2,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,399 miles
    Test number
    257802404284
    • NoteHeavy corrosion offside and nearside tail section under sill structure

  15. Fail105,248 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    279221913282
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,248 miles (+2,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    939581113224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass102,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    297242212241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,268 miles (-17,147)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,268 miles
    Test number
    365132412225
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

  19. Pass100,415 miles (+67)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    995664421211
    • NoteCorrosion on outer sills/rear suspension /chassis etc.
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to go dull.
    • NoteNear side front wiper arm loose.
    • NoteRear park brake cables slack.
    • NoteRear service brakes out of ballance.

  20. Fail100,348 miles (+2,553)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    977627111269
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on outer sills/rear suspension /chassis etc.
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to go dull.
    • NoteNear side front wiper arm loose.
    • NoteRear park brake cables slack.
    • NoteRear service brakes out of ballance.

  21. Pass97,795 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,795 miles
    Test number
    503618500200
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.
    • NoteCorrosion on outer sills /inner sills/suspension etc not yet excessive.

  22. Fail97,793 miles (+2,433)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    734617900269
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.
    • NoteCorrosion on outer sills /inner sills/suspension etc not yet excessive.

  23. Pass95,360 miles (+2,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    782406419261
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to limit.
    • NoteCorrosion off side and near side rear inner sills not yet excessive.

  24. Pass92,795 miles (+4,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    380113418434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass88,467 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    663707207246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,633 miles (+5,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    903349906201
    • NoteSteering rack damp with oil

  27. Pass78,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,698 miles
    Test number
    342231615216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about R201 TYA

Does R201 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R201 TYA expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R201 TYA?
The MOT on R201 TYA expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R201 TYA done?
R201 TYA was recorded at 129,895 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 2,845 miles a year.
Has R201 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R201 TYA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on R201 TYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R201 TYA find?
R201 TYA failed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 5 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor, and 11 more.

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