Vauxhall Corsa
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc
Y257 PLEMOT history
Y257 PLE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,221 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 46,221 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y257 PLE
- 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
- 18 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y257 PLE was last recorded at 46,221 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,722 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,499 miles
- Average per year
- 1,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,221 miles
- 2025 – 42,722 miles
- 2024 – 39,467 miles
- 2023 – 35,346 miles
- 2022 – 31,775 miles
- 2021 – 28,441 miles
- 2020 – 25,991 miles
- 2019 – 22,299 miles
- 2018 – 21,352 miles
- 2017 – 19,496 miles
- 2016 – 18,720 miles
- 2015 – 17,042 miles
- 2014 – 14,240 miles
- 2013 – 13,170 miles
- 2010 – 13,080 miles
- 2009 – 12,780 miles
- 2008 – 12,362 miles
- 2007 – 11,714 miles
- 2006 – 10,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,221 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,221 miles (+3,499)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 46,221 miles
- Test number
- 152952592400
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,722 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 42,722 miles
- Test number
- 575707920071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail42,722 miles (+3,255)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,722 miles
- Test number
- 859074171354
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass39,467 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 39,467 miles
- Test number
- 857858957815
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail39,459 miles (+4,113)2 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,459 miles
- Test number
- 496950839793
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass35,346 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 35,346 miles
- Test number
- 709534283548
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases
Fail35,346 miles (+3,571)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,346 miles
- Test number
- 372800248257
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases
Pass31,775 miles (+3,334)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 31,775 miles
- Test number
- 144978592171
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking gases
Pass28,441 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 28,441 miles
- Test number
- 708568810991
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
Fail28,441 miles (+2,450)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,441 miles
- Test number
- 136420222400
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
Pass25,991 miles (+3,692)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 25,991 miles
- Test number
- 386338801110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,299 miles (+947)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 22,299 miles
- Test number
- 110212291704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,352 miles (+1,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 21,352 miles
- Test number
- 735108240257
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and slightly leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass19,496 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 19,496 miles
- Test number
- 666078351022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section (7.1.2)
Fail19,496 miles (+776)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,496 miles
- Test number
- 190700510597
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section (7.1.2)
Pass18,720 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 18,720 miles
- Test number
- 946230925099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail18,715 miles (+1,673)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,715 miles
- Test number
- 912675014227
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass17,042 miles (+2,802)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 17,042 miles
- Test number
- 765319015197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,240 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,240 miles
- Test number
- 436939214128
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass14,240 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 14,240 miles
- Test number
- 437799214178
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass13,170 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 13,170 miles
- Test number
- 715262423189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,080 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 13,080 miles
- Test number
- 194493430197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,780 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 12,780 miles
- Test number
- 924492039134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,362 miles (+648)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 12,362 miles
- Test number
- 720204338140
- NoteN/S/F TYRE HAS SOME SIDE WALL DAMAGE BUT NO CORDS SHOWING
Pass11,714 miles (+1,262)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 11,714 miles
- Test number
- 901380537123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2007
- Odometer
- 10,452 miles
- Test number
- 552632336111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y257 PLE
- Does Y257 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 PLE is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y257 PLE?
- The MOT on Y257 PLE is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y257 PLE done?
- Y257 PLE was recorded at 46,221 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,763 miles a year.
- Has Y257 PLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y257 PLE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y257 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 Y257 PLE find?
- Y257 PLE passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake fluid close to minimum mark; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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