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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y261 BPJMOT history

Y261 BPJ is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 7 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 96,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y261 BPJ green Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,624 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 BPJ
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
7 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 BPJ was last recorded at 96,624 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,874 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,750 miles
Average per year
3,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,624 miles
  • 2025 – 89,874 miles
  • 2024 – 86,899 miles
  • 2023 – 85,216 miles
  • 2022 – 82,576 miles
  • 2021 – 79,637 miles
  • 2020 – 77,721 miles
  • 2019 – 74,647 miles
  • 2018 – 71,085 miles
  • 2017 – 67,384 miles
  • 2016 – 64,104 miles
  • 2015 – 60,883 miles
  • 2014 – 56,527 miles
  • 2013 – 52,968 miles
  • 2012 – 48,522 miles
  • 2011 – 44,119 miles
  • 2010 – 40,020 miles
  • 2009 – 36,057 miles
  • 2008 – 32,035 miles
  • 2007 – 27,412 miles
  • 2006 – 22,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,624 miles
  • MinorFront Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,624 miles (+6,750)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,624 miles
    Test number
    416785050172
    • MinorFront Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    175809880895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

  3. Fail89,874 miles (+2,975)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    113941951073
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass86,899 miles (+1,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,899 miles
    Test number
    134753122637
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,216 miles (+2,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    311894247973
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    991084944141
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail82,576 miles (+2,939)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    703116366094
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass79,637 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,637 miles
    Test number
    770751460665
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail79,637 miles (+1,916)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,637 miles
    Test number
    902987844005
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass77,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    832606937082
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail77,721 miles (+3,074)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    203785564394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass74,647 miles (+3,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    248722590065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass71,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    292689980863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail71,085 miles (+3,701)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    860507817705
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass67,384 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    241609156880
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass64,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    613339419506
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres light perished cracks

  17. Fail64,104 miles (+3,221)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    435991221105
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres light perished cracks

  18. Pass60,883 miles (+4,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,883 miles
    Test number
    288075675026
    • NoteBoth rear tyres light perished cracks

  19. Pass56,527 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,527 miles
    Test number
    759951774093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    679052883060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,968 miles (+4,446)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    336310083094
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass48,522 miles (+4,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    238784272047
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass44,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    336445671092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,119 miles (+4,099)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    607965771077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass40,020 miles (+3,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    733935570091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail36,057 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    441552189058
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  27. Pass36,057 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    950352489010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,035 miles (+4,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    821627788025
    • 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)

  29. Fail27,412 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    690729177037
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass27,412 miles (+4,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    991669077024
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass22,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    571429576073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 BPJ

Does Y261 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 BPJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 BPJ?
The MOT on Y261 BPJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 BPJ done?
Y261 BPJ was recorded at 96,624 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,698 miles a year.
Has Y261 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 BPJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y261 BPJ 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 Y261 BPJ find?
Y261 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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