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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y272 KHWMOT history

Y272 KHW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 68,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

Y272 KHW blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,700 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 KHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 KHW was last recorded at 68,700 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 1,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2007: 16,356 miles, lower than 142,725 miles on 7 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,911 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,789 miles
Average per year
2,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,700 miles
  • 2024 – 66,911 miles
  • 2023 – 64,925 miles
  • 2022 – 61,544 miles
  • 2021 – 60,131 miles
  • 2020 – 57,469 miles
  • 2019 – 44,963 miles
  • 2018 – 34,781 miles
  • 2017 – 30,263 miles
  • 2016 – 29,751 miles
  • 2015 – 28,885 miles
  • 2014 – 27,929 miles
  • 2013 – 26,894 miles
  • 2012 – 24,104 miles
  • 2011 – 22,052 miles
  • 2010 – 20,705 miles
  • 2008 – 18,101 miles
  • 2007 – 16,356 miles
  • 2006 – 142,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust mounting broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear indicators faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,700 miles
    Test number
    356476841288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,698 miles (+1,787)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,698 miles
    Test number
    536316865595
    • MajorHeadlamp 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,911 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,911 miles
    Test number
    351436356789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,908 miles (+1,983)3 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,908 miles
    Test number
    768559588966
    • 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))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached rain shield under off side middle of the car (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  5. Pass64,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,925 miles
    Test number
    628174771870
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rim Damage

  6. Fail64,919 miles (+3,375)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    240304664371
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rim Damage

  7. Pass61,544 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    565004112888
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail61,544 miles (+1,413)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    415034154274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass60,131 miles (+79)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    264181317333
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail60,052 miles (+2,583)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,052 miles
    Test number
    850514090088
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass57,469 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,469 miles
    Test number
    852118557154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,461 miles (+12,498)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    396151102233
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Badly Damaged (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear White (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass44,963 miles (+10,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,963 miles
    Test number
    637615779250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass34,781 miles (+203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    370945122425
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryRear indicators faded

  15. Fail34,578 miles (+4,315)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    589856966679
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryRear indicators faded

  16. Pass30,263 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,263 miles
    Test number
    826526078804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

  17. Pass29,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    791784286235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,751 miles (+866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    429051672545
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass28,885 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    297893645032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,929 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,929 miles
    Test number
    148479044496
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres begining to perrish

  21. Fail27,929 miles (+1,035)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,929 miles
    Test number
    905909344049
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres begining to perrish

  22. Pass26,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    107871353412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,894 miles (+2,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    567101353052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass24,104 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,104 miles
    Test number
    276362652072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,052 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,052 miles
    Test number
    878167341072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,705 miles
    Test number
    971994650080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,705 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,705 miles
    Test number
    901364550049
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162204359479
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  29. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    293114659017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,101 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,101 miles
    Test number
    124253068458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    922248457089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail16,356 miles (-126,369)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    373028657058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  33. Pass142,725 miles (+128,453)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    142,725 miles
    Test number
    202196166010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail14,272 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,272 miles
    Test number
    134742366066
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y272 KHW

Does Y272 KHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y272 KHW expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y272 KHW?
The MOT on Y272 KHW expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y272 KHW done?
Y272 KHW was recorded at 68,700 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,774 miles a year.
Has Y272 KHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 KHW has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y272 KHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y272 KHW find?
Y272 KHW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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