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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y285 NVSMOT history

Y285 NVS is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 85,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

Y285 NVS blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
85,035 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 NVS
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
31 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 NVS was last recorded at 85,035 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 8,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,609 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,426 miles
Average per year
2,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,035 miles
  • 2023 – 76,609 miles
  • 2022 – 76,495 miles
  • 2021 – 76,364 miles
  • 2020 – 76,143 miles
  • 2019 – 75,899 miles
  • 2018 – 75,508 miles
  • 2017 – 75,099 miles
  • 2016 – 74,505 miles
  • 2015 – 72,166 miles
  • 2014 – 69,228 miles
  • 2013 – 66,339 miles
  • 2012 – 63,771 miles
  • 2011 – 61,060 miles
  • 2010 – 58,717 miles
  • 2009 – 56,212 miles
  • 2008 – 53,133 miles
  • 2007 – 49,338 miles
  • 2006 – 44,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,035 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,035 miles (+8,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    929376973777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,609 miles (+114)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    366261175005
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,495 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    756026858937
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear washers in operative

  4. Fail76,495 miles (+131)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    720585240180
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,364 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    538208657390
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail76,360 miles (+217)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,360 miles
    Test number
    215120213313
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass76,143 miles (+244)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,143 miles
    Test number
    885074320823
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryServive due

  8. Pass75,899 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    496717774192
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail75,899 miles (+391)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    891747613004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,508 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    173876827308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryTracking

  11. Fail75,508 miles (+409)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    506575590286
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryTracking

  12. Pass75,099 miles (+594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    127876819186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mm left? (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTracking

  13. Pass74,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    580088898187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack slightly

  14. Fail74,505 miles (+2,339)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    933750611494
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack slightly

  15. Pass72,166 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    309920925469
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slight distortion present

  16. Fail72,165 miles (+2,937)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    279359515280
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slight distortion present

  17. Pass69,228 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    336388714296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,224 miles (+2,885)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    419856914269
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass66,339 miles (+2,568)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    176258213247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteService due??
    • NoteTracking

  20. Pass63,771 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    917343522222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTracking

  21. Fail63,771 miles (+2,711)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    918443522204
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTracking

  22. Pass61,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    346017411438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,060 miles (+2,343)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    909976711296
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil below minimum used own oil to top up...
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteReare wiper split

  24. Pass58,717 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    221878310220
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteFuel filter
    • NoteRear wiper split

  25. Fail58,717 miles (+2,505)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    821118010240
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteFuel filter
    • NoteRear wiper split

  26. Pass56,212 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    930380429217
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  27. Fail56,212 miles (+3,079)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    944280429220
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  28. Pass53,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    663900228266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,133 miles (+3,795)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    974420028242
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  30. Pass49,338 miles (+4,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    352660827450
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass44,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    743450836273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 NVS

Does Y285 NVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 NVS expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 NVS?
The MOT on Y285 NVS expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 NVS done?
Y285 NVS was recorded at 85,035 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 2,203 miles a year.
Has Y285 NVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 NVS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y285 NVS 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 NVS find?
Y285 NVS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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