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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 973 cc

Y278 NAWMOT history

Y278 NAW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 53,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

Y278 NAW silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2027
Mileage
53,160 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 NAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 NAW was last recorded at 53,160 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,160 miles · 26 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,160 miles
  • 2025 – 51,688 miles
  • 2024 – 49,896 miles
  • 2023 – 47,513 miles
  • 2022 – 45,022 miles
  • 2021 – 43,127 miles
  • 2020 – 41,643 miles
  • 2019 – 40,391 miles
  • 2018 – 39,705 miles
  • 2017 – 38,560 miles
  • 2016 – 37,506 miles
  • 2015 – 37,050 miles
  • 2014 – 36,523 miles
  • 2013 – 35,920 miles
  • 2012 – 35,321 miles
  • 2011 – 34,033 miles
  • 2010 – 33,063 miles
  • 2009 – 32,090 miles
  • 2008 – 31,401 miles
  • 2007 – 30,708 miles
  • 2006 – 29,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,160 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,160 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    466676566693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail53,160 miles (+1,472)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    519517795557
    • 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass51,688 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    374484555946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,896 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    828293280462
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail49,896 miles (+2,383)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    587160517644
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    887635719273
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail47,513 miles (+2,491)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    473930347079
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass45,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,022 miles
    Test number
    970655638258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,022 miles (+1,895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,022 miles
    Test number
    247671166387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass43,127 miles (+1,484)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    869634413899
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass41,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    907734536048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail41,643 miles (+1,252)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    799831411007
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass40,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    137801655077
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail40,391 miles (+686)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    620397604401
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass39,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    632746487508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,705 miles (+1,145)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    655286039804
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,560 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    375834916332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass37,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    198567638445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,506 miles (+456)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    495001407482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  20. Pass37,050 miles (+527)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    275738125185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERSHIED
    • NoteOSF TYRE OUTERSIDE WALL PRESHIED

  21. Pass36,523 miles (+603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    857145334161
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass35,920 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    826801923120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,909 miles (+588)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,909 miles
    Test number
    929510513117
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass35,321 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    236362332413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,033 miles (+970)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,033 miles
    Test number
    238991161095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack & perish on sidewalls
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to crack & perish on sidewalls
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass33,063 miles (+973)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,063 miles
    Test number
    251278270040
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour

  27. Fail32,090 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    274403979087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly discoloured
    • NoteSlight play in OSR wheel bearing

  28. Pass32,090 miles (+689)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    713163179084
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly discoloured
    • NoteSlight play in OSR wheel bearing

  29. Pass31,401 miles (+693)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,401 miles
    Test number
    900649978079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteThe cam chain end of the engine is noisy
    • NoteThe engine has an oil leak
    • NoteThe near side front tyre is perishing in the tread
    • NoteThe offside front tyre is perishing in the tread

  30. Pass30,708 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    992351587089
    • NoteBoth front tyres are perishing inthe tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing

  31. Fail30,708 miles (+727)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    563901087027
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are perishing in the tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing

  32. Pass29,981 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,981 miles
    Test number
    150182986095
    • NoteAll four tyres are showing signs of perishing
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear indicator bulbs are going pale
    • NoteThe clutch pedal rubber is missing

Questions about Y278 NAW

Does Y278 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 NAW is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 NAW?
The MOT on Y278 NAW is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 NAW done?
Y278 NAW was recorded at 53,160 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
Has Y278 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 NAW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y278 NAW 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 Y278 NAW find?
Y278 NAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2, and 2 more.

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