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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 973 cc

Y281 NROMOT history

Y281 NRO is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 15 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 105,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

Y281 NRO green Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
105,161 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 NRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 NRO was last recorded at 105,161 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,914 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,247 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,161 miles
  • 2024 – 103,914 miles
  • 2023 – 102,586 miles
  • 2022 – 99,544 miles
  • 2021 – 94,668 miles
  • 2020 – 89,764 miles
  • 2019 – 84,478 miles
  • 2018 – 78,161 miles
  • 2017 – 72,503 miles
  • 2016 – 68,075 miles
  • 2015 – 67,650 miles
  • 2014 – 67,071 miles
  • 2013 – 65,748 miles
  • 2012 – 63,168 miles
  • 2011 – 60,984 miles
  • 2010 – 58,710 miles
  • 2009 – 57,114 miles
  • 2008 – 55,431 miles
  • 2007 – 53,258 miles
  • 2006 – 47,838 miles
  • 2005 – 40,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,161 miles (+1,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    747655014205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass103,914 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    920366518185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,905 miles (+1,319)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,905 miles
    Test number
    964991652290
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,586 miles
    Test number
    837356443467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,586 miles (+3,042)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,586 miles
    Test number
    576552568708
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    590615821436
    • AdvisoryBoth front Macpherson struts stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,544 miles (+4,876)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    676259741702
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens insecure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass94,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    357834893523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,668 miles (+4,904)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    423231312483
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    129411117500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,764 miles (+5,286)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    943741078838
    • MajorOffside 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 excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass84,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,478 miles
    Test number
    953006855492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,478 miles (+6,317)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,478 miles
    Test number
    894983059649
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass78,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    139088344095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering wheel horn switch is not working

  15. Fail78,161 miles (+5,658)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    946694400491
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering wheel horn switch is not working

  16. Pass72,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,503 miles
    Test number
    919541898639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail72,503 miles (+4,428)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,503 miles
    Test number
    188242435692
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

  18. Pass68,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,075 miles
    Test number
    331183434550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,075 miles (+425)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,075 miles
    Test number
    718687287167
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  20. Pass67,650 miles (+579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    388483305253
    • NoteAdvise slight leakage of grease from the offside outter cv boot

  21. Pass67,071 miles (+1,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    518849204289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer drive shaft boot slight cuts/leaking grease around outer securing clip

  22. Pass65,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    667657003208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,748 miles (+2,580)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    948077703223
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  24. Pass63,168 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    869329102299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,164 miles (+2,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    935632202242
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  26. Pass60,984 miles (+2,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    866419691181
    • NoteBoth front seat belt pre tensioners have deployed
    • NoteService inspection light on

  27. Pass58,710 miles (+1,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,710 miles
    Test number
    724520000246
    • NoteAdvise corrossion started on handbrake cables

  28. Pass57,114 miles (+1,683)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,114 miles
    Test number
    390257699170
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear service brake readings low

  29. Pass55,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    762951408240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,431 miles (+2,173)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    880001808283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass53,258 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    963364207299
    • NoteFront brake pads appear 60/70% worn

  32. Fail53,258 miles (+5,420)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    990621307269
    • FailureFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear 60/70% worn

  33. Pass47,838 miles (+6,974)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,838 miles
    Test number
    840616306271
    • NoteCentre exhaust box has blow at rear exit pipe area of weld
    • NoteFront offside brake pads appear low - check asap
    • NoteFront offside tyre worn to 3mm - front nearside tyre worn to 4mm

  34. Pass40,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    40,864 miles
    Test number
    100283205243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 NRO

Does Y281 NRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 NRO expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 NRO?
The MOT on Y281 NRO expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 NRO done?
Y281 NRO was recorded at 105,161 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has Y281 NRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 NRO has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y281 NRO 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 Y281 NRO find?
Y281 NRO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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