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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y285 HNUMOT history

Y285 HNU is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 26 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

Y285 HNU 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 2023
Mileage
68,809 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 HNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y285 HNU was last recorded at 68,809 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 2,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,077 miles · 17 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,732 miles
Average per year
2,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,809 miles
  • 2022 – 66,077 miles
  • 2021 – 62,987 miles
  • 2020 – 61,885 miles
  • 2019 – 60,036 miles
  • 2018 – 56,680 miles
  • 2017 – 54,006 miles
  • 2016 – 50,990 miles
  • 2015 – 47,070 miles
  • 2014 – 43,688 miles
  • 2013 – 40,296 miles
  • 2012 – 36,342 miles
  • 2011 – 32,588 miles
  • 2010 – 29,986 miles
  • 2009 – 26,809 miles
  • 2008 – 23,824 miles
  • 2007 – 21,046 miles
  • 2006 – 18,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,809 miles
  • MajorBody component insecure fuel filler neck (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at the fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting point, at the fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail68,809 miles (+2,732)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    618526381482
    • MajorBody component insecure fuel filler neck (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at the fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting point, at the fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,077 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    753308185967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,980 miles (+2,993)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    396790367709
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside the rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,987 miles (+1,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,987 miles
    Test number
    640381658342
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass61,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,885 miles
    Test number
    385571306820
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail61,885 miles (+1,849)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,885 miles
    Test number
    224039967033
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass60,036 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    591533755472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,035 miles (+3,355)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,035 miles
    Test number
    790368218785
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    687679541777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,679 miles (+2,673)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    268856917143
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass54,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    110574213729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail54,004 miles (+3,014)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    706063253620
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant rear center (5.3.1u)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass50,990 miles (+3,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,990 miles
    Test number
    149166484928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass47,070 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,070 miles
    Test number
    458801625108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,688 miles (+3,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,688 miles
    Test number
    765516524111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass40,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,296 miles
    Test number
    849384533168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,296 miles (+3,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,296 miles
    Test number
    958493233107
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass36,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,342 miles
    Test number
    527679422132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,342 miles (+3,754)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,342 miles
    Test number
    215129722425
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass32,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    207159221184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,588 miles (+2,602)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    926309421110
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,986 miles
    Test number
    172950940197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail29,986 miles (+3,177)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,986 miles
    Test number
    994030740101
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass26,809 miles (+2,985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    261630329152
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass23,824 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,824 miles
    Test number
    890588648112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,046 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,046 miles
    Test number
    440462647180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,371 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,371 miles
    Test number
    790517246155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

  28. Pass18,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,371 miles
    Test number
    833347446127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 HNU

Does Y285 HNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 HNU expired on 18 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 HNU?
The MOT on Y285 HNU expired on 18 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 HNU done?
Y285 HNU was recorded at 68,809 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 2,965 miles a year.
Has Y285 HNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 HNU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 HNU 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 Y285 HNU find?
Y285 HNU failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: body component insecure fuel filler neck; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at the fuel filler neck, and 5 more.

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