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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

Y261 PBEMOT history

Y261 PBE is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

Y261 PBE red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
70,027 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 PBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 PBE was last recorded at 70,027 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 1,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,043 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,984 miles
Average per year
2,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 70,027 miles
  • 2020 – 68,043 miles
  • 2019 – 65,600 miles
  • 2018 – 63,649 miles
  • 2017 – 61,694 miles
  • 2016 – 60,084 miles
  • 2015 – 58,446 miles
  • 2014 – 56,547 miles
  • 2013 – 54,444 miles
  • 2012 – 52,616 miles
  • 2011 – 50,877 miles
  • 2010 – 48,849 miles
  • 2009 – 45,802 miles
  • 2008 – 41,796 miles
  • 2007 – 36,635 miles
  • 2006 – 30,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.17 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center & Rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,027 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    841101093661
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center & Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail70,025 miles (+1,982)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    893898915222
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center & Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass68,043 miles (+2,443)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,043 miles
    Test number
    684469874819
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and rear silencers plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexible hoses to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass65,600 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    597650726852
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail65,598 miles (+1,949)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    549741147914
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass63,649 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    278304794390
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail63,649 miles (+1,955)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    480952699884
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass61,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    491464662468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail61,692 miles (+1,608)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,692 miles
    Test number
    711955482017
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass60,084 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    166848170698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail60,073 miles (+1,627)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    746903597187
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass58,446 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    876256245164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,547 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,547 miles
    Test number
    898707164161
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  14. Fail56,544 miles (+2,100)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    246797964178
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass54,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    288539963139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,441 miles (+1,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    818599063122
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,616 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,616 miles
    Test number
    375444942150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,877 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    278882951101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,849 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    250747560482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,802 miles
    Test number
    691001069105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,799 miles (+34,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    593771669199
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass41,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    771181478107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,796 miles (+5,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    513671378186
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass36,635 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,635 miles
    Test number
    334681377165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,901 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    242483576173
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass30,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    372413876179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 PBE

Does Y261 PBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 PBE expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 PBE?
The MOT on Y261 PBE expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 PBE done?
Y261 PBE was recorded at 70,027 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
Has Y261 PBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 PBE has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y261 PBE 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 PBE find?
Y261 PBE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired corroded, and 10 more.

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