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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y279 BECMOT history

Y279 BEC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

Y279 BEC blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
81,501 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 BEC
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 BEC was last recorded at 81,501 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,549 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
2,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,501 miles
  • 2023 – 80,549 miles
  • 2022 – 75,036 miles
  • 2021 – 70,979 miles
  • 2020 – 70,388 miles
  • 2019 – 70,152 miles
  • 2018 – 70,137 miles
  • 2017 – 70,044 miles
  • 2016 – 67,074 miles
  • 2015 – 65,259 miles
  • 2014 – 64,991 miles
  • 2013 – 64,487 miles
  • 2012 – 63,830 miles
  • 2011 – 57,811 miles
  • 2010 – 56,662 miles
  • 2009 – 52,598 miles
  • 2008 – 49,414 miles
  • 2007 – 42,275 miles
  • 2006 – 34,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,501 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,501 miles (+952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    847515059983
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass80,549 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    310683157352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,543 miles (+5,507)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,543 miles
    Test number
    590895793252
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,036 miles (+4,057)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,036 miles
    Test number
    188086183722
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass70,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    662280376934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,976 miles (+588)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    921980047563
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,388 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    318809760781
    • AdvisoryFront brakes poor condition

  8. Pass70,152 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    872312573639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail70,151 miles (+14)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    243146240130
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass70,137 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    328386970428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail70,134 miles (+90)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    896552449981
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass70,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    799036157838
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail70,044 miles (+2,970)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    353476294579
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass67,074 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    156466650823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,259 miles (+268)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    816810845120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake cable corroded

  16. Pass64,991 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    285260434116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear handbrake cable corroded
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  17. Fail64,991 miles (+504)3 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    446370634171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear handbrake cable corroded
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  18. Pass64,487 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,487 miles
    Test number
    516135973044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass63,830 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    926384892038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,827 miles (+6,016)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    729140892079
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass57,811 miles (+1,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    637060751027
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass56,662 miles (+4,064)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    603100650067
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms - inner bushes deteriorating - slight movement
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn VERY close to limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearings - slight play

  23. Pass52,598 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    891021939028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    190773848045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,414 miles (+7,139)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    521493248033
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass42,275 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    272715147026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,256 miles (+7,574)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    221734747014
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass34,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,682 miles
    Test number
    242118346089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y279 BEC

Does Y279 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 BEC expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 BEC?
The MOT on Y279 BEC expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 BEC done?
Y279 BEC was recorded at 81,501 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 2,500 miles a year.
Has Y279 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 BEC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y279 BEC 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 Y279 BEC find?
Y279 BEC passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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