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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 973 cc

Y229 ERWMOT history

Y229 ERW is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 85,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y229 ERW red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,207 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 ERW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 ERW was last recorded at 85,207 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,330 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,877 miles
Average per year
2,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,207 miles
  • 2025 – 83,330 miles
  • 2024 – 82,531 miles
  • 2023 – 81,911 miles
  • 2022 – 81,114 miles
  • 2021 – 79,257 miles
  • 2020 – 76,675 miles
  • 2019 – 73,221 miles
  • 2018 – 70,782 miles
  • 2017 – 68,077 miles
  • 2016 – 65,259 miles
  • 2015 – 62,244 miles
  • 2014 – 59,413 miles
  • 2013 – 56,497 miles
  • 2012 – 53,753 miles
  • 2011 – 50,703 miles
  • 2010 – 44,241 miles
  • 2009 – 37,749 miles
  • 2008 – 32,803 miles
  • 2007 – 31,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,207 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,207 miles (+1,877)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    415937528079
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass83,330 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,330 miles
    Test number
    584921150575
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,330 miles (+799)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,330 miles
    Test number
    963028131151
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,531 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    389460051741
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail82,530 miles (+619)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,530 miles
    Test number
    117729533154
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass81,911 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,911 miles
    Test number
    892573026754
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail81,907 miles (+793)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    270411164495
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,114 miles
    Test number
    562128156257
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail81,114 miles (+1,857)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,114 miles
    Test number
    333283036964
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass79,257 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    440229389502
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail79,257 miles (+2,582)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    862173178418
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass76,675 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    245319404961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass73,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    975954730689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,221 miles (+2,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    229755519766
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass70,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    482301488505
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Fail70,782 miles (+2,705)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    243469428055
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  17. Pass68,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    544687064686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum and disc signs of excessive heat (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail68,077 miles (+2,818)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    338735194427
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum and disc signs of excessive heat (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass65,259 miles (+3,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    216775600664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass62,244 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    945606865117
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass59,413 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,413 miles
    Test number
    686754574136
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorating

  22. Fail59,413 miles (+2,916)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,413 miles
    Test number
    155494274160
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link pin dust cover perished and split

  23. Pass56,497 miles (+2,744)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,497 miles
    Test number
    249152173453
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot perished

  24. Pass53,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    328384262105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,753 miles (+3,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    536764062182
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass50,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    886001261149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,703 miles (+6,462)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    809591861113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass44,241 miles (+6,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    260074270183
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass37,749 miles (+4,946)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    293198569435
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil level below minimum....added 1/2 litre

  30. Pass32,803 miles (+1,273)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    561686058135
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteTyres fronts.....4mm rears..... 4-5 mm some crackjing with age.

  31. Pass31,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,530 miles
    Test number
    571922157188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463166056195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 ERW

Does Y229 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 ERW is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 ERW?
The MOT on Y229 ERW is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 ERW done?
Y229 ERW was recorded at 85,207 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,768 miles a year.
Has Y229 ERW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 ERW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y229 ERW 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 Y229 ERW find?
Y229 ERW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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