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Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc

T485 DCYMOT history

T485 DCY is a yellow petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 50,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,144 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 DCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 DCY was last recorded at 50,144 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,904 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
1,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,144 miles
  • 2025 – 49,904 miles
  • 2024 – 49,827 miles
  • 2023 – 49,224 miles
  • 2022 – 49,094 miles
  • 2021 – 46,649 miles
  • 2020 – 42,251 miles
  • 2017 – 41,036 miles
  • 2016 – 38,756 miles
  • 2015 – 38,260 miles
  • 2014 – 37,682 miles
  • 2013 – 36,891 miles
  • 2012 – 36,279 miles
  • 2011 – 34,511 miles
  • 2010 – 34,180 miles
  • 2009 – 33,960 miles
  • 2008 – 32,519 miles
  • 2007 – 30,210 miles
  • 2006 – 27,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,144 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.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under body/suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,144 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,144 miles
    Test number
    805106606640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,904 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    603427092986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,827 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    245822752924
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail49,823 miles (+599)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    999459153408
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,224 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    472770512908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    227791224251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  7. Fail49,094 miles (+2,445)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    210475691296
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  8. Pass46,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    682055958639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail46,649 miles (+4,398)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    709249913860
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,251 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,251 miles
    Test number
    202418678369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail42,251 miles (+1,215)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,251 miles
    Test number
    987341380696
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass41,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    586643173227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail41,036 miles (+2,280)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    955332270211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass38,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    469225423247
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail38,756 miles (+496)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    310552084532
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass38,260 miles (+578)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    519915375144
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise ns sill damaged
    • NoteAdvise osf bumper scuffed
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  17. Pass37,682 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    735391084181
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise osf and nsf brake flexy ferrules corroded
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  18. Fail37,682 miles (+791)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    538791384176
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise osf and nsf brake flexy ferrules corroded
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  19. Pass36,891 miles (+612)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    718299963101
    • NoteAdvise ns sill damaged
    • NoteAdvise rear inner sills slight corrosion
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres worn on inner edges tread lumpy 165/70/13
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  20. Fail36,279 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    667607172187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUneven wear to rear tyres

  21. Pass36,279 miles (+1,768)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    969497772143
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUneven wear to rear tyres

  22. Fail34,511 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,511 miles
    Test number
    175262881150
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass34,511 miles (+331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,511 miles
    Test number
    499632781108
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail34,180 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,180 miles
    Test number
    502749370106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass34,180 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,180 miles
    Test number
    814749970104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,960 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    280854289136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,519 miles
    Test number
    762025568140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail32,519 miles (+2,309)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,519 miles
    Test number
    990185568133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass30,210 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,210 miles
    Test number
    624453287155
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail30,210 miles (+2,415)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,210 miles
    Test number
    900493487194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass27,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,795 miles
    Test number
    401307976133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T485 DCY

Does T485 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T485 DCY is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T485 DCY?
The MOT on T485 DCY is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T485 DCY done?
T485 DCY was recorded at 50,144 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,114 miles a year.
Has T485 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 DCY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T485 DCY 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 T485 DCY find?
T485 DCY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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