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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

Y261 JHCMOT history

Y261 JHC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 87,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y261 JHC blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,293 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 JHC was last recorded at 87,293 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,723 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
570 miles
Average per year
3,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,293 miles
  • 2025 – 86,723 miles
  • 2024 – 86,163 miles
  • 2023 – 85,363 miles
  • 2022 – 84,662 miles
  • 2021 – 83,927 miles
  • 2020 – 83,507 miles
  • 2019 – 83,052 miles
  • 2018 – 82,386 miles
  • 2017 – 81,632 miles
  • 2016 – 79,610 miles
  • 2015 – 77,133 miles
  • 2014 – 75,225 miles
  • 2013 – 72,978 miles
  • 2012 – 69,358 miles
  • 2011 – 62,516 miles
  • 2010 – 54,493 miles
  • 2009 – 48,185 miles
  • 2008 – 40,049 miles
  • 2007 – 31,860 miles
  • 2006 – 21,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,293 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded Outer Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded Outer Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,293 miles (+570)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    997491511831
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded Outer Casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded Outer Casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,723 miles (+560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    461728860545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,163 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    783974397045
    • MinorNearside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,162 miles (+799)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,162 miles
    Test number
    592918437569
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    994215202695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,363 miles (+701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    312992619705
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,662 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    815397828948
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass83,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    792170105028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,927 miles (+420)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    956113461354
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Rearbox mounts (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass83,507 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,507 miles
    Test number
    965990198015
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail83,507 miles (+455)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,507 miles
    Test number
    467989099630
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,052 miles (+666)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,052 miles
    Test number
    785398517317
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass82,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,386 miles
    Test number
    443929187977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,386 miles (+754)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,386 miles
    Test number
    558881756427
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass81,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    572999265626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,632 miles (+2,022)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    993397511661
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • 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)

  17. Pass79,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    376308386358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,610 miles (+2,477)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    353388704782
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  19. Pass77,133 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    567457995144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    235105334004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,225 miles (+2,247)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    889735834030
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass72,978 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    885246053092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,358 miles (+6,842)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    476535602260
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCenter exhaust slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass62,516 miles (+8,023)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    837531501236
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to get low

  25. Pass54,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    203410060420
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail54,493 miles (+6,308)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    852440760110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass48,185 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    601180789190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,049 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    721239998190
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass40,049 miles (+8,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    940199198107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass31,860 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,860 miles
    Test number
    803620407235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,855 miles (+10,153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    293259697121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass21,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,702 miles
    Test number
    992918686163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail21,694 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,694 miles
    Test number
    580268186190
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about Y261 JHC

Does Y261 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 JHC is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 JHC?
The MOT on Y261 JHC is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 JHC done?
Y261 JHC was recorded at 87,293 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,280 miles a year.
Has Y261 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 JHC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y261 JHC 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 JHC find?
Y261 JHC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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