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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y254 UBFMOT history

Y254 UBF is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

Y254 UBF silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
59,734 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 UBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y254 UBF was last recorded at 59,734 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 8,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,908 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,826 miles
Average per year
1,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,734 miles
  • 2023 – 50,908 miles
  • 2022 – 49,593 miles
  • 2021 – 48,473 miles
  • 2020 – 48,154 miles
  • 2019 – 48,086 miles
  • 2018 – 47,307 miles
  • 2017 – 45,643 miles
  • 2016 – 44,014 miles
  • 2015 – 41,457 miles
  • 2014 – 38,515 miles
  • 2013 – 36,693 miles
  • 2012 – 35,177 miles
  • 2011 – 33,856 miles
  • 2010 – 32,551 miles
  • 2009 – 30,706 miles
  • 2008 – 29,056 miles
  • 2007 – 27,629 miles
  • 2006 – 25,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,734 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear axle

What MOT failures 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,734 miles (+8,826)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,734 miles
    Test number
    765216638684
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear axle

  2. Pass50,908 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,908 miles
    Test number
    987647719806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail50,907 miles (+1,314)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    900714560970
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass49,593 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,593 miles
    Test number
    935706948436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,569 miles (+1,096)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    881708603544
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass48,473 miles (+319)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    369689450042
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,154 miles
    Test number
    572553999431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail48,154 miles (+68)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,154 miles
    Test number
    296662246128
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,086 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,086 miles
    Test number
    208191397378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,052 miles (+745)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,052 miles
    Test number
    696049669423
    • DangerousNearside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass47,307 miles (+1,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,307 miles
    Test number
    959571693123
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass45,643 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    206200184854
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Fail45,643 miles (+1,629)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    369712727707
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  14. Pass44,014 miles (+36)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,014 miles
    Test number
    528536541182
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators faded
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  15. Fail43,978 miles (+2,521)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,978 miles
    Test number
    792423820629
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 +deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators faded
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  16. Pass41,457 miles (+2,942)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    375488155004
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated and small leak
    • NoteEngine management lap on

  17. Pass38,515 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    137075744020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,693 miles (+1,516)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    417475643096
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  19. Pass35,177 miles (+1,321)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    327685742024
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  20. Pass33,856 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,856 miles
    Test number
    208096941014
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded

  21. Fail33,855 miles (+1,304)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,855 miles
    Test number
    696946341026
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded

  22. Pass32,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,551 miles
    Test number
    893540650039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,551 miles (+1,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,551 miles
    Test number
    420560350090
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  24. Pass30,706 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    723568249020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    960687758051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail29,056 miles (+1,427)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    270477258082
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass27,629 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    171995047003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass25,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,301 miles
    Test number
    962741356007
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y254 UBF

Does Y254 UBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 UBF expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 UBF?
The MOT on Y254 UBF expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 UBF done?
Y254 UBF was recorded at 59,734 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 1,865 miles a year.
Has Y254 UBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 UBF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y254 UBF 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 UBF find?
Y254 UBF failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, and 10 more.

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