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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y243 MBNMOT history

Y243 MBN is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 14 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 52,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

Y243 MBN blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
52,968 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 MBN
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
14 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 MBN was last recorded at 52,968 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2019: 40,099 miles, lower than 354,340 miles on 13 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,954 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,968 miles
  • 2023 – 52,526 miles
  • 2022 – 51,531 miles
  • 2021 – 48,375 miles
  • 2020 – 45,041 miles
  • 2019 – 40,103 miles
  • 2018 – 354,340 miles
  • 2017 – 31,330 miles
  • 2016 – 26,372 miles
  • 2015 – 20,038 miles
  • 2014 – 17,589 miles
  • 2013 – 15,353 miles
  • 2012 – 13,510 miles
  • 2011 – 12,745 miles
  • 2010 – 11,391 miles
  • 2009 – 10,397 miles
  • 2008 – 9,596 miles
  • 2007 – 7,652 miles
  • 2006 – 5,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked nearly all around tailpipe/box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,968 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    191716423211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked nearly all around tailpipe/box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail52,954 miles (+428)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,954 miles
    Test number
    249749369298
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked nearly all around tailpipe/box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass52,526 miles (+995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    766601876977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass51,531 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,531 miles
    Test number
    691452828902
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail51,526 miles (+7)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    704944181558
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail51,519 miles (+3,144)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,519 miles
    Test number
    782624548925
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/a & o/s outer sills from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass48,375 miles (+3,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    379304696160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass45,041 miles (+4,938)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    508442521098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass40,103 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    238874325969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail40,099 miles (-314,241)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    998723057015
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass354,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    354,340 miles
    Test number
    475240933083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coilspring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail35,438 miles (+4,108)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,438 miles
    Test number
    350308987760
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coilspring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass31,330 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    739440215799
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  14. Fail31,314 miles (+4,942)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,314 miles
    Test number
    510981876618
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  15. Pass26,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,372 miles
    Test number
    278914164103
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

  16. Fail26,368 miles (+6,330)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    695351178425
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

  17. Pass20,038 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,038 miles
    Test number
    728402465020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteRear wiper split and washer not working

  18. Fail20,037 miles (+2,448)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    555272365022
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteRear wiper split and washer not working

  19. Pass17,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,589 miles
    Test number
    168513874092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,589 miles (+2,236)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,589 miles
    Test number
    988873274091
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear fog light lens broke

  21. Pass15,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,353 miles
    Test number
    128345273447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,353 miles (+1,843)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,353 miles
    Test number
    198035073479
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass13,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,510 miles
    Test number
    388841262019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail13,510 miles (+765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,510 miles
    Test number
    575261162069
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass12,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,745 miles
    Test number
    998295971054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,745 miles (+1,354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,745 miles
    Test number
    856455771077
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass11,391 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,391 miles
    Test number
    162084670435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,397 miles
    Test number
    882607479067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail10,397 miles (+801)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,397 miles
    Test number
    342926379085
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  30. Pass9,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,596 miles
    Test number
    624579678040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail9,596 miles (+1,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,596 miles
    Test number
    640719378034
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  32. Pass7,652 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,652 miles
    Test number
    324398477090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass5,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    5,965 miles
    Test number
    520712776030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 MBN

Does Y243 MBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 MBN expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 MBN?
The MOT on Y243 MBN expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 MBN done?
Y243 MBN was recorded at 52,968 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 2,622 miles a year.
Has Y243 MBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 MBN has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y243 MBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y243 MBN find?
Y243 MBN passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall, and 3 more.

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