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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 973 cc

Y231 BKEMOT history

Y231 BKE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 71,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

Y231 BKE silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,221 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 BKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 BKE was last recorded at 71,221 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,967 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,254 miles
Average per year
2,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,221 miles
  • 2025 – 69,967 miles
  • 2024 – 68,584 miles
  • 2023 – 66,803 miles
  • 2022 – 65,565 miles
  • 2021 – 64,376 miles
  • 2020 – 63,322 miles
  • 2019 – 59,304 miles
  • 2018 – 55,383 miles
  • 2017 – 52,353 miles
  • 2016 – 50,053 miles
  • 2015 – 47,451 miles
  • 2014 – 43,540 miles
  • 2013 – 40,932 miles
  • 2012 – 37,614 miles
  • 2011 – 34,524 miles
  • 2010 – 30,627 miles
  • 2009 – 25,987 miles
  • 2008 – 20,869 miles
  • 2007 – 16,978 miles
  • 2006 – 13,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,221 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rubber mount missing

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Registration plate cracked but still can be read from a reasonable distance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    590749447184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rubber mount missing

  2. Fail71,221 miles (+1,254)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    720234578589
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rubber mount missing

  3. Pass69,967 miles (+1,383)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    333564482419
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount missing

  4. Pass68,584 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,584 miles
    Test number
    471178380597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass66,803 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    272015651285
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 Damaged (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail66,803 miles (+1,238)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    679784592447
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 Damaged (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass65,565 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    791843403757
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail65,565 miles (+1,189)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    208004562911
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))

  9. Pass64,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,376 miles
    Test number
    964621623216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,374 miles (+1,052)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    136250868052
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,322 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,322 miles
    Test number
    722971372479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,304 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    780979098076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    185094109191
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked but still can be read from a reasonable distance

  14. Fail55,383 miles (+3,030)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    730247664436
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked but still can be read from a reasonable distance

  15. Pass52,353 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,353 miles
    Test number
    374506672352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    483972481176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail50,053 miles (+2,602)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    859478626403
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,451 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    267711165086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,450 miles (+3,910)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    118618555433
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass43,540 miles (+2,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,540 miles
    Test number
    525249444089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass40,932 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,932 miles
    Test number
    465902353005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    446333052077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,614 miles (+3,090)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    716583552073
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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 testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass34,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,524 miles
    Test number
    355142251002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,524 miles (+3,897)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,524 miles
    Test number
    955052051077
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  26. Pass30,627 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,627 miles
    Test number
    801136150098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    612094359074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,987 miles (+5,118)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    924524359058
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass20,869 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,869 miles
    Test number
    182448558481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,978 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,978 miles
    Test number
    522100057015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass13,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,398 miles
    Test number
    601848956090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about Y231 BKE

Does Y231 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 BKE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 BKE?
The MOT on Y231 BKE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 BKE done?
Y231 BKE was recorded at 71,221 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,897 miles a year.
Has Y231 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 BKE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y231 BKE 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 Y231 BKE find?
Y231 BKE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear exhaust rubber mount missing.

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