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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

Y231 FRWMOT history

Y231 FRW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 91,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

Y231 FRW blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,309 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 FRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 FRW was last recorded at 91,309 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,304 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,309 miles
  • 2024 – 90,799 miles
  • 2023 – 89,678 miles
  • 2022 – 88,952 miles
  • 2021 – 88,304 miles
  • 2020 – 87,491 miles
  • 2019 – 86,170 miles
  • 2018 – 84,638 miles
  • 2017 – 83,191 miles
  • 2016 – 80,867 miles
  • 2015 – 78,758 miles
  • 2013 – 76,168 miles
  • 2012 – 71,813 miles
  • 2011 – 67,615 miles
  • 2010 – 57,623 miles
  • 2009 – 52,043 miles
  • 2008 – 45,361 miles
  • 2007 – 38,756 miles
  • 2006 – 38,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,309 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (Axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,309 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,309 miles
    Test number
    198035066910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (Axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,304 miles (+505)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    688263486632
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (Axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,799 miles
    Test number
    953370420700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,799 miles (+486)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,799 miles
    Test number
    883749934579
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass90,313 miles (+635)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    371379619112
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass89,678 miles (+726)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,678 miles
    Test number
    196253883287
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,952 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    874301913103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail88,947 miles (+643)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,947 miles
    Test number
    110159634880
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass88,304 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    598772243270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,491 miles
    Test number
    877505775537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,491 miles (+1,321)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,491 miles
    Test number
    455578726447
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass86,170 miles (+1,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    819995682267
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

  13. Pass84,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    332435103626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail84,638 miles (+1,447)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    344264493335
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    832450861342
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  16. Fail83,191 miles (+2,324)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    421263290759
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  17. Pass80,867 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,867 miles
    Test number
    933339158134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,758 miles
    Test number
    157008505023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,758 miles (+2,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,758 miles
    Test number
    605218905039
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass76,168 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    506344953384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,813 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    515175852368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    357483751333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,615 miles (+4,527)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    728473951350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass63,088 miles (+5,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,088 miles
    Test number
    647454401007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,623 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    104339900003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,043 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    762134519022
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass52,043 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    911864319082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,361 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    294536418046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,756 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    382269717065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,281 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    363931376142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,275 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,275 miles
    Test number
    213550476432
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about Y231 FRW

Does Y231 FRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 FRW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y231 FRW?
The MOT on Y231 FRW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 FRW done?
Y231 FRW was recorded at 91,309 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,726 miles a year.
Has Y231 FRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 FRW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y231 FRW 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 FRW find?
Y231 FRW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (axle mount); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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