Vauxhall Zafira
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y256 PLEMOT history
Y256 PLE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 186,209 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 PLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Zafira
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 PLE was last recorded at 186,209 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,499 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,710 miles
- Average per year
- 7,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,209 miles
- 2025 – 183,499 miles
- 2024 – 181,577 miles
- 2023 – 178,661 miles
- 2022 – 176,249 miles
- 2021 – 173,920 miles
- 2020 – 169,631 miles
- 2019 – 164,122 miles
- 2018 – 159,979 miles
- 2017 – 149,994 miles
- 2016 – 138,241 miles
- 2015 – 124,922 miles
- 2014 – 114,206 miles
- 2013 – 103,053 miles
- 2012 – 92,911 miles
- 2011 – 84,635 miles
- 2010 – 74,527 miles
- 2009 – 65,467 miles
- 2008 – 58,574 miles
- 2007 – 45,411 miles
- 2006 – 32,020 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,209 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,209 miles (+2,710)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 186,209 miles
- Test number
- 450420822403
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Pass183,499 miles (+1,922)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 183,499 miles
- Test number
- 996392087425
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass181,577 miles (+2,916)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 181,577 miles
- Test number
- 645345349744
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Pass178,661 miles (+2,412)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 178,661 miles
- Test number
- 753526453253
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Pass176,249 miles (+2,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 176,249 miles
- Test number
- 785598357490
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Pass173,920 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 173,920 miles
- Test number
- 369613242118
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass169,631 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 169,631 miles
- Test number
- 829814616177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,621 miles (+5,499)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,621 miles
- Test number
- 606218657933
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass164,122 miles (+4,143)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 164,122 miles
- Test number
- 708553920391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on thread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass159,979 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 159,979 miles
- Test number
- 484688994147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear seat(s) stowed
Fail159,979 miles (+9,985)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,979 miles
- Test number
- 570937948125
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryCoolant/ antifreeze level below minimum
- AdvisoryRear seat(s) stowed
Pass149,994 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 149,994 miles
- Test number
- 979275204775
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail149,990 miles (+11,749)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,990 miles
- Test number
- 836606941562
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass138,241 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 138,241 miles
- Test number
- 781668229322
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail138,238 miles (+13,316)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,238 miles
- Test number
- 173731736105
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)
- FailureEmissions not tested due exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,922 miles (+10,716)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 124,922 miles
- Test number
- 155139495044
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteExhaust correded
Pass114,206 miles (+11,153)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 114,206 miles
- Test number
- 246704504127
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteO/s/r handbrake just met limits
- NoteRear silencer/flange is badly corroded
Pass103,053 miles (+10,142)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 103,053 miles
- Test number
- 378534493077
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass92,911 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 92,911 miles
- Test number
- 679210392012
- NoteExhaust corroded, Brake discs worn
Fail92,910 miles (+8,275)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,910 miles
- Test number
- 526500192008
- DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteExhaust corroded, Brake discs worn
Pass84,635 miles (+10,108)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 84,635 miles
- Test number
- 129474821118
- NoteCoolant loss!
Pass74,527 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,527 miles
- Test number
- 384382500140
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail74,527 miles (+9,060)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,527 miles
- Test number
- 954742600162
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass65,467 miles (+6,893)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 65,467 miles
- Test number
- 541794909152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,574 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 58,574 miles
- Test number
- 603258298030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,574 miles (+13,163)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,574 miles
- Test number
- 990378798088
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,411 miles (+13,391)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 45,411 miles
- Test number
- 264146507184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,020 miles
- Test number
- 260117866054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y256 PLE
- Does Y256 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 PLE is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 PLE?
- The MOT on Y256 PLE is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 PLE done?
- Y256 PLE was recorded at 186,209 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 7,617 miles a year.
- Has Y256 PLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 PLE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y256 PLE 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 PLE find?
- Y256 PLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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