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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y281 PFOMOT history

Y281 PFO is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 4 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

Y281 PFO blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
120,480 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 PFO
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
4 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 PFO was last recorded at 120,480 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 8,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,000 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,480 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,480 miles
  • 2022 – 112,000 miles
  • 2021 – 108,638 miles
  • 2020 – 105,054 miles
  • 2019 – 99,858 miles
  • 2018 – 96,717 miles
  • 2017 – 93,058 miles
  • 2016 – 88,795 miles
  • 2015 – 79,741 miles
  • 2014 – 69,871 miles
  • 2013 – 60,147 miles
  • 2012 – 50,802 miles
  • 2011 – 49,274 miles
  • 2010 – 47,658 miles
  • 2009 – 45,021 miles
  • 2008 – 42,838 miles
  • 2007 – 40,570 miles
  • 2006 – 36,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,480 miles
    Test number
    607435341481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,478 miles (+8,478)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    945225597710
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,000 miles (+3,362)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,000 miles
    Test number
    867332483662
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,638 miles (+3,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,638 miles
    Test number
    792264140939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,054 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,054 miles
    Test number
    380324072184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  6. Fail105,045 miles (+5,187)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,045 miles
    Test number
    641491181311
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  7. Pass99,858 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    181719336647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,768 miles (+3,051)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    504971390747
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,717 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    621241280956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass93,058 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,058 miles
    Test number
    290048855577
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear metal exhaust mounting broken off box.

  11. Fail93,057 miles (+4,262)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,057 miles
    Test number
    422866946865
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18"standard type (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear metal exhaust mounting broken off box.

  12. Pass88,795 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    387329629834
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail88,737 miles (+8,996)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    896807664521
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass79,741 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    709382565126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broke off

  15. Fail79,741 miles (+9,870)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    218062565443
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broke off

  16. Pass69,871 miles (+106)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    546499364181
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteOs and ns rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • NoteOs front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail69,765 miles (+9,618)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,765 miles
    Test number
    279535564194
    • FailureOffside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteOs and ns rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • NoteOs front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass60,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    205761363452
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail60,147 miles (+9,345)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    287311863104
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass50,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    227891772414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail50,802 miles (+1,528)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    215610572416
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass49,274 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    236926601298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,658 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    791107100228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,021 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,021 miles
    Test number
    622208109231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,838 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    852205608219
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt will not retractback if keep using the clip possible mot failure
    • NoteExhaust blowing at rear

  26. Fail42,838 miles (+2,268)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    901385308294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt will not retractback if keep using the clip possible mot failure
    • NoteExhaust blowing at rear

  27. Pass40,570 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    261268017210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,422 miles
    Test number
    313688706404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 PFO

Does Y281 PFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 PFO expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 PFO?
The MOT on Y281 PFO expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 PFO done?
Y281 PFO was recorded at 120,480 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has Y281 PFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 PFO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y281 PFO 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 PFO find?
Y281 PFO passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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