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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y271 BGJMOT history

Y271 BGJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y271 BGJ silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
40,637 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 BGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y271 BGJ was last recorded at 40,637 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,726 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
1,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,637 miles
  • 2024 – 39,726 miles
  • 2023 – 39,226 miles
  • 2022 – 37,457 miles
  • 2021 – 35,379 miles
  • 2020 – 34,333 miles
  • 2019 – 33,403 miles
  • 2018 – 32,003 miles
  • 2017 – 30,766 miles
  • 2016 – 28,813 miles
  • 2015 – 27,549 miles
  • 2014 – 26,309 miles
  • 2013 – 24,712 miles
  • 2012 – 22,419 miles
  • 2011 – 19,968 miles
  • 2010 – 16,669 miles
  • 2009 – 15,457 miles
  • 2008 – 14,164 miles
  • 2007 – 12,434 miles
  • 2006 – 10,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail40,637 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear wiper split

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail40,637 miles (+911)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    291852652626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  2. Pass39,726 miles (+500)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    880409566592
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass39,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    407609281245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,226 miles (+1,769)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    227513793357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass37,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    193243420130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail37,457 miles (+2,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    748791646071
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass35,379 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    831425491005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,333 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,333 miles
    Test number
    322478831886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    205040544860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,403 miles (+1,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    635217424468
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass32,003 miles (+1,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,003 miles
    Test number
    557706165750
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass30,766 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,766 miles
    Test number
    118413023474
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated

  13. Pass28,813 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    369151666658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,549 miles (+1,240)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    606406415228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  15. Pass26,309 miles (+1,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,309 miles
    Test number
    245285604275
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  16. Pass24,712 miles (+2,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,712 miles
    Test number
    906759683179
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  17. Pass22,419 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,419 miles
    Test number
    517226482157
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  18. Fail22,416 miles (+2,448)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,416 miles
    Test number
    256385682456
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  19. Pass19,968 miles (+3,299)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,968 miles
    Test number
    486688381176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteNearside headlamp loose

  20. Pass16,669 miles (+1,212)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,669 miles
    Test number
    182204980163
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteVarious covers fitted obscuring view

  21. Fail15,457 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,457 miles
    Test number
    191989369494
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f hub cap missing.

  22. Pass15,457 miles (+1,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,457 miles
    Test number
    760879569092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f hub cap missing.

  23. Pass14,164 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,164 miles
    Test number
    241968888091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass12,434 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,434 miles
    Test number
    111445297020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,595 miles
    Test number
    670130906189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 BGJ

Does Y271 BGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 BGJ expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 BGJ?
The MOT on Y271 BGJ expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 BGJ done?
Y271 BGJ was recorded at 40,637 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
Has Y271 BGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 BGJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y271 BGJ 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 Y271 BGJ find?
Y271 BGJ failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate inscription illegible, and 11 more.

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