
Vauxhall Corsa
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc
Y273 BGJMOT history
Y273 BGJ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,482 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 48,482 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y273 BGJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,389 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y273 BGJ was last recorded at 48,482 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 48,463 miles · 28 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 1,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 48,482 miles
- 2023 – 45,009 miles
- 2021 – 43,207 miles
- 2020 – 42,349 miles
- 2019 – 40,944 miles
- 2018 – 40,302 miles
- 2017 – 39,052 miles
- 2016 – 37,349 miles
- 2015 – 36,392 miles
- 2014 – 35,612 miles
- 2013 – 34,821 miles
- 2012 – 29,289 miles
- 2011 – 28,275 miles
- 2010 – 26,963 miles
- 2009 – 25,548 miles
- 2008 – 23,969 miles
- 2007 – 22,384 miles
- 2006 – 20,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,482 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 48,482 miles
- Test number
- 722588340315
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail48,463 miles (+3,454)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,463 miles
- Test number
- 660926724082
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,009 miles (+1,802)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 45,009 miles
- Test number
- 963195270138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 43,207 miles
- Test number
- 284113183485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,207 miles (+858)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,207 miles
- Test number
- 480790138006
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Pass42,349 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 42,349 miles
- Test number
- 492262896729
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail42,349 miles (+1,405)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,349 miles
- Test number
- 203614295996
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass40,944 miles (+642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,944 miles
- Test number
- 703297068288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2019
- Odometer
- 40,302 miles
- Test number
- 510006717942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,302 miles (+1,250)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,302 miles
- Test number
- 330127638236
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass39,052 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2018
- Odometer
- 39,052 miles
- Test number
- 435768143951
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Pass37,349 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,349 miles
- Test number
- 571761621082
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Fail37,349 miles (+957)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,349 miles
- Test number
- 248029618695
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Pass36,392 miles (+780)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 36,392 miles
- Test number
- 818131825182
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass35,612 miles (+791)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,612 miles
- Test number
- 957006524158
- NoteFront wipers are worn
Pass34,821 miles (+5,532)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,821 miles
- Test number
- 389878693085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,289 miles
- Test number
- 257005512483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,289 miles (+1,014)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,289 miles
- Test number
- 805835712186
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Pass28,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 28,275 miles
- Test number
- 956928201103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,275 miles (+1,312)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,275 miles
- Test number
- 965678501184
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass26,963 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 26,963 miles
- Test number
- 461420810178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,548 miles (+1,579)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 25,548 miles
- Test number
- 163160119138
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteDamage to near side front tyre side wall
Pass23,969 miles (+1,585)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 23,969 miles
- Test number
- 714088928199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,384 miles (+1,665)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 22,384 miles
- Test number
- 953646287019
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
Pass20,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 20,719 miles
- Test number
- 262645096077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y273 BGJ
- Does Y273 BGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y273 BGJ expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y273 BGJ?
- The MOT on Y273 BGJ expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y273 BGJ done?
- Y273 BGJ was recorded at 48,482 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
- Has Y273 BGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y273 BGJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y273 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 Y273 BGJ find?
- Y273 BGJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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