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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y254 HCHMOT history

Y254 HCH is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

Y254 HCH green Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
88,648 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 HCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 HCH was last recorded at 88,648 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 5,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,769 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,879 miles
Average per year
3,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,648 miles
  • 2023 – 82,769 miles
  • 2022 – 81,515 miles
  • 2021 – 77,606 miles
  • 2020 – 76,240 miles
  • 2019 – 74,364 miles
  • 2018 – 72,179 miles
  • 2017 – 70,342 miles
  • 2016 – 68,031 miles
  • 2015 – 66,233 miles
  • 2014 – 60,615 miles
  • 2013 – 56,803 miles
  • 2012 – 51,270 miles
  • 2011 – 45,827 miles
  • 2010 – 41,350 miles
  • 2009 – 36,416 miles
  • 2008 – 32,134 miles
  • 2007 – 27,889 miles
  • 2006 – 22,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,648 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,648 miles
    Test number
    513902053312
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,640 miles (+5,871)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,640 miles
    Test number
    438132987506
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,769 miles (+1,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    411630375347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,515 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    922389346435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail81,511 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,511 miles
    Test number
    389996275583
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass77,606 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    174660331667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail77,604 miles (+1,364)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    545380847417
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,240 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    879800085937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,238 miles (+1,874)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,238 miles
    Test number
    960901236914
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass74,364 miles (+2,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,364 miles
    Test number
    215053920883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass72,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    570113124097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail72,179 miles (+1,837)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    838383244267
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass70,342 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    370225046106
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail70,334 miles (+2,303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    210302675976
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass68,031 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    140018512907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,028 miles (+1,795)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    320188631358
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,233 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    945444745071
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished/split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished/split
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished/split

  18. Fail66,230 miles (+12)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,230 miles
    Test number
    656130745047
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished/split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished/split
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished/split

  19. Fail66,218 miles (+5,603)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    705399025028
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    485483924021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,615 miles (+3,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    626173224096
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass56,803 miles (+5,533)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    655213613165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront CV gaiter bands leaking some grease.
    • NoteOffside rear brake has some minor bind.
    • NoteSuspect lower column UJ joint fixing loose.

  23. Pass51,270 miles (+5,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    666724802100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass45,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    279334501172
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Fail45,827 miles (+4,477)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    268904401404
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass41,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,350 miles
    Test number
    531590610109
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Fail41,350 miles (+4,934)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,350 miles
    Test number
    831160810178
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  28. Pass36,416 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,416 miles
    Test number
    401074409124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,134 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    102061928115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,889 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    530630127102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,912 miles
    Test number
    983000436197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 HCH

Does Y254 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 HCH expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 HCH?
The MOT on Y254 HCH expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 HCH done?
Y254 HCH was recorded at 88,648 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 3,562 miles a year.
Has Y254 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 HCH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y254 HCH 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 Y254 HCH find?
Y254 HCH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; coolant leak, and 5 more.

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