
Vauxhall Corsa
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc
Y228 MFAMOT history
Y228 MFA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,942 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 69,942 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,743 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 MFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 MFA was last recorded at 69,942 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 69,936 miles · 20 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 2,743 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 69,942 miles
- 2022 – 63,111 miles
- 2021 – 62,137 miles
- 2020 – 61,523 miles
- 2019 – 60,621 miles
- 2018 – 59,395 miles
- 2017 – 57,921 miles
- 2016 – 56,417 miles
- 2015 – 54,319 miles
- 2014 – 52,088 miles
- 2013 – 49,040 miles
- 2012 – 48,344 miles
- 2010 – 42,416 miles
- 2009 – 39,733 miles
- 2008 – 35,895 miles
- 2007 – 30,406 miles
- 2006 – 23,429 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryALL flexible brake hose ferrules corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryEngine oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nsr / osr inc/ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front track control arm corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished in tread and on side wallsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering - nearsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,942 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 69,942 miles
- Test number
- 280305682640
- AdvisoryALL flexible brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nsr / osr inc/ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front track control arm corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished in tread and on side walls
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering - nearside
Fail69,936 miles (+6,825)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,936 miles
- Test number
- 343039591072
- MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front upper anti roll bar link rod boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front upper and lower anti roll bar link rod boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside dipped headlight (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Nearside dipped headlight (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of offside sill - inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryALL flexible brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside front track control arm corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished in tread and on side walls
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering - nearside
Pass63,111 miles (+974)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 63,111 miles
- Test number
- 315834059284
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass62,137 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,137 miles
- Test number
- 148646327364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail62,137 miles (+614)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,137 miles
- Test number
- 966292087461
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,523 miles (+902)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 61,523 miles
- Test number
- 648596824754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,621 miles (+1,226)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 60,621 miles
- Test number
- 601165496121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,395 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 59,395 miles
- Test number
- 259207259807
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail59,395 miles (+1,474)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,395 miles
- Test number
- 562334709629
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass57,921 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,921 miles
- Test number
- 269225190868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,417 miles (+2,098)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 56,417 miles
- Test number
- 683471290091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 54,319 miles
- Test number
- 628240925006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,319 miles (+2,231)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,319 miles
- Test number
- 489150625080
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass52,088 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,088 miles
- Test number
- 115344414023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail52,088 miles (+3,048)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,088 miles
- Test number
- 417004814034
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,040 miles (+696)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 49,040 miles
- Test number
- 709609703001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,344 miles (+5,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 48,344 miles
- Test number
- 887020742064
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass42,416 miles (+2,683)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 42,416 miles
- Test number
- 541609180097
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass39,733 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 39,733 miles
- Test number
- 251227999077
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,733 miles (+3,838)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,733 miles
- Test number
- 144366889492
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 35,895 miles
- Test number
- 212952678013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,895 miles (+5,489)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,895 miles
- Test number
- 872782978051
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Pass30,406 miles (+6,977)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,406 miles
- Test number
- 120121777062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 23,429 miles
- Test number
- 933585876015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y228 MFA
- Does Y228 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y228 MFA expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 MFA?
- The MOT on Y228 MFA expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y228 MFA done?
- Y228 MFA was recorded at 69,942 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 2,743 miles a year.
- Has Y228 MFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 MFA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y228 MFA 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 Y228 MFA find?
- Y228 MFA passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with 8 advisories: all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded; engine oil leak; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nsr / osr inc/ ferrules, and 5 more.
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