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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y256 BPCMOT history

Y256 BPC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

Y256 BPC blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,522 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 BPC
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 BPC was last recorded at 101,522 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,518 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,522 miles
  • 2024 – 100,525 miles
  • 2023 – 99,480 miles
  • 2022 – 97,885 miles
  • 2021 – 97,241 miles
  • 2020 – 95,994 miles
  • 2019 – 95,335 miles
  • 2018 – 92,175 miles
  • 2017 – 88,474 miles
  • 2016 – 86,594 miles
  • 2015 – 82,673 miles
  • 2014 – 72,351 miles
  • 2013 – 62,273 miles
  • 2012 – 54,101 miles
  • 2011 – 47,954 miles
  • 2010 – 41,279 miles
  • 2009 – 35,059 miles
  • 2008 – 30,781 miles
  • 2007 – 27,652 miles
  • 2006 – 24,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,522 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Corrosion to underneath

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,522 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,522 miles
    Test number
    326406376672
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail101,518 miles (+993)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    862094962075
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,525 miles (+1,045)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,525 miles
    Test number
    214128886303
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,480 miles (+1,595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,480 miles
    Test number
    743900815050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  5. Pass97,885 miles (+644)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    325617413455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and rubbers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass97,241 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,241 miles
    Test number
    320193378671
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryInner steering arms have slight play

  7. Pass95,994 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    474480358061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,335 miles (+3,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,335 miles
    Test number
    476990576661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  9. Pass92,175 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    830050520102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,474 miles (+1,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    610866095137
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass86,594 miles (+3,921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,594 miles
    Test number
    770126873142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake cables in poor condition

  12. Pass82,673 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,673 miles
    Test number
    903141643515
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle in need of inspection
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims poor
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake cables slightly deteriourated

  13. Fail82,673 miles (+10,322)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,673 miles
    Test number
    512125998453
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubbers in need of replacment
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle in need of inspection
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  14. Pass72,351 miles (+10,078)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    139879304394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteDrivers door handle sticking
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  15. Pass62,273 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    187157333356
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteExhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

  16. FailMileage not read5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616447733326
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteExhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass54,101 miles (+6,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    579951432346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,954 miles (+6,675)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,954 miles
    Test number
    658099421365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot split open

  19. Fail41,279 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    331429620374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass41,279 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    411319420452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    693270150012
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked/perished

  22. Fail38,639 miles (+3,580)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    111170350429
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked/perished

  23. Pass35,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    184464869066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail129,808 miles (+74,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,808 miles
    Test number
    964104569079
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass54,822 miles (+24,041)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    701221349032
    • NoteChip in front screen o/s.
    • NoteN/S mirror lose.

  26. Pass30,781 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    163260678496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  27. Fail30,781 miles (+3,129)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    222438668050
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  28. Pass27,652 miles (+3,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,652 miles
    Test number
    553492677039
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  29. Pass24,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,139 miles
    Test number
    301427166088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 BPC

Does Y256 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 BPC is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y256 BPC?
The MOT on Y256 BPC is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 BPC done?
Y256 BPC was recorded at 101,522 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,924 miles a year.
Has Y256 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 BPC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y256 BPC 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 Y256 BPC find?
Y256 BPC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: corrosion to underneath.; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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