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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y266 RCTMOT history

Y266 RCT is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

Y266 RCT red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
167,694 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 RCT was last recorded at 167,694 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,694 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,694 miles
  • 2021 – 162,167 miles
  • 2020 – 157,132 miles
  • 2019 – 149,778 miles
  • 2018 – 138,360 miles
  • 2017 – 127,764 miles
  • 2016 – 117,003 miles
  • 2015 – 106,493 miles
  • 2014 – 96,734 miles
  • 2013 – 89,305 miles
  • 2012 – 80,363 miles
  • 2011 – 69,099 miles
  • 2010 – 56,413 miles
  • 2009 – 45,974 miles
  • 2008 – 45,388 miles
  • 2007 – 42,445 miles
  • 2006 – 34,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,694 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,694 miles
    Test number
    828473338101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,694 miles (+5,527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,694 miles
    Test number
    836145559079
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass162,167 miles (+5,035)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,167 miles
    Test number
    741507952529
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,132 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,132 miles
    Test number
    425252642039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,131 miles (+7,353)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,131 miles
    Test number
    145498039805
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass149,778 miles (+11,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,778 miles
    Test number
    639364285110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass138,360 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,360 miles
    Test number
    295832025053
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail138,358 miles (+10,594)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,358 miles
    Test number
    296313185651
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass127,764 miles (+10,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,764 miles
    Test number
    800194089124
    • 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)

  10. Pass117,003 miles (+10,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,003 miles
    Test number
    776978178338
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass106,493 miles (+9,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,493 miles
    Test number
    544154933640
    • 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)

  12. Pass96,734 miles (+7,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    627736424214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass89,305 miles (+8,942)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    428831033217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass80,363 miles (+11,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,363 miles
    Test number
    177530652286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,099 miles (+12,686)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,099 miles
    Test number
    357355551241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,413 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    191818250111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass56,413 miles (+10,439)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    210748350455
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass45,974 miles (+586)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    342829459147
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass45,388 miles (+2,943)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    873133938177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearing slightly noise

  20. Fail42,445 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    162553747105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass42,445 miles (+7,951)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    780523947151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass34,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,494 miles
    Test number
    814449916127
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y266 RCT

Does Y266 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 RCT expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 RCT?
The MOT on Y266 RCT expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 RCT done?
Y266 RCT was recorded at 167,694 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 8,171 miles a year.
Has Y266 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 RCT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y266 RCT 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 Y266 RCT find?
Y266 RCT passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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