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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T159 VYAMOT history

T159 VYA is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
74,267 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 VYA was last recorded at 74,267 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 2,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,018 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,249 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,267 miles
  • 2024 – 72,018 miles
  • 2023 – 65,828 miles
  • 2022 – 62,956 miles
  • 2021 – 61,068 miles
  • 2020 – 59,928 miles
  • 2019 – 57,909 miles
  • 2018 – 56,190 miles
  • 2017 – 54,514 miles
  • 2016 – 52,488 miles
  • 2015 – 49,939 miles
  • 2014 – 46,667 miles
  • 2013 – 43,139 miles
  • 2012 – 39,315 miles
  • 2011 – 35,580 miles
  • 2010 – 32,382 miles
  • 2009 – 29,271 miles
  • 2008 – 25,428 miles
  • 2007 – 17,275 miles
  • 2006 – 11,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,267 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,267 miles (+2,249)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,267 miles
    Test number
    595487791900
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,018 miles (+6,190)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    727304079056
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass65,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    544428122989
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail65,828 miles (+2,872)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    672969352793
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass62,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    234239144284
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail62,956 miles (+1,888)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    849676231305
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass61,068 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    772063559035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,928 miles (+2,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    266748059665
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    976758661463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,909 miles (+1,719)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    316297760384
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass56,190 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    338125921534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    714622360371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,514 miles (+2,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    215169491747
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass52,488 miles (+2,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    139619177189
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass49,939 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,939 miles
    Test number
    498913405157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,667 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    766666304143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,139 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,139 miles
    Test number
    249097203491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,315 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    407844402133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,580 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,580 miles
    Test number
    569260111173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,382 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    222649790001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass32,382 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    580569990072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,271 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,271 miles
    Test number
    674576209109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,428 miles (+8,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    603746108188
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass17,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,275 miles
    Test number
    110050907173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,273 miles (+5,278)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,273 miles
    Test number
    293070907487
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight movement

  26. Pass11,995 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,995 miles
    Test number
    562530906189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front tyres
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear tyre

Questions about T159 VYA

Does T159 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 VYA expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 VYA?
The MOT on T159 VYA expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 VYA done?
T159 VYA was recorded at 74,267 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has T159 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 VYA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T159 VYA 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 T159 VYA find?
T159 VYA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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