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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y261 UALMOT history

Y261 UAL is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 11 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

Y261 UAL green Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
121,279 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 UAL
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
11 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 UAL was last recorded at 121,279 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 6,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,429 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
6,850 miles
Average per year
5,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,279 miles
  • 2021 – 114,429 miles
  • 2020 – 109,503 miles
  • 2019 – 101,556 miles
  • 2018 – 95,604 miles
  • 2017 – 87,700 miles
  • 2016 – 78,227 miles
  • 2015 – 67,985 miles
  • 2014 – 58,126 miles
  • 2013 – 52,987 miles
  • 2012 – 52,371 miles
  • 2011 – 48,711 miles
  • 2010 – 45,333 miles
  • 2009 – 42,187 miles
  • 2008 – 38,521 miles
  • 2007 – 34,278 miles
  • 2006 – 30,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,279 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEml light on
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,279 miles (+6,850)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    735493921364
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • 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))

  2. Pass114,429 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,429 miles
    Test number
    235078959477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,428 miles (+4,925)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,428 miles
    Test number
    394246285593
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,503 miles (+7,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,503 miles
    Test number
    132555228144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass101,556 miles (+136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,556 miles
    Test number
    673655069216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly loose

  6. Fail101,420 miles (+5,816)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,420 miles
    Test number
    818213981520
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount missing

  7. Pass95,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    917369422768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Fail95,604 miles (+7,904)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    181409500325
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Pass87,700 miles (+9,473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    554143604750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,227 miles (+10,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,227 miles
    Test number
    408249405338
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box is corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust baffles are rattling inside
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are getting low and the discs are worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked

  11. Pass67,985 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    107230205132
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the edges
    • NoteRear exhasut box is corroded

  12. Fail67,985 miles (+9,859)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    195599595476
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the edges
    • NoteRear exhasut box is corroded

  13. Pass58,126 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,126 miles
    Test number
    255115904190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,987 miles
    Test number
    405870333113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,987 miles (+616)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,987 miles
    Test number
    148049423131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass52,371 miles (+3,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    387367432447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,711 miles (+3,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    817614131222
    • NoteBoth front drop links have play
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass45,333 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    624757930267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,187 miles
    Test number
    540346449267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,187 miles (+3,666)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,187 miles
    Test number
    843366849252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,521 miles (+4,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    834350148293
    • NoteNearside tie rod rubber boot is split

  22. Pass34,278 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,278 miles
    Test number
    793590347276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,666 miles
    Test number
    953487626240
    • NoteN/s front tyre small cut in wall

Questions about Y261 UAL

Does Y261 UAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 UAL expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 UAL?
The MOT on Y261 UAL expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 UAL done?
Y261 UAL was recorded at 121,279 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 5,804 miles a year.
Has Y261 UAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 UAL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y261 UAL 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 UAL find?
Y261 UAL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; eml light on; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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