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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.

Y273 BGJ blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass48,482 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass45,009 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    963195270138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    284113183485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass40,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    510006717942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. Pass35,612 miles (+791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,612 miles
    Test number
    957006524158
    • NoteFront wipers are worn
  16. Pass34,821 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,821 miles
    Test number
    389878693085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    257005512483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass28,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,275 miles
    Test number
    956928201103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass26,963 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,963 miles
    Test number
    461420810178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. Pass23,969 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,969 miles
    Test number
    714088928199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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
  25. 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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