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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y873 LKUMOT history

Y873 LKU is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 35,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y873 LKU red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
35,562 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 LKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 LKU was last recorded at 35,562 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
34,712 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
850 miles
Average per year
1,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,562 miles
  • 2025 – 34,712 miles
  • 2024 – 34,154 miles
  • 2023 – 32,990 miles
  • 2022 – 32,449 miles
  • 2021 – 32,444 miles
  • 2020 – 32,272 miles
  • 2019 – 31,911 miles
  • 2018 – 31,143 miles
  • 2017 – 30,686 miles
  • 2016 – 29,537 miles
  • 2015 – 28,339 miles
  • 2014 – 26,919 miles
  • 2013 – 24,883 miles
  • 2012 – 23,245 miles
  • 2011 – 21,175 miles
  • 2010 – 19,485 miles
  • 2009 – 17,857 miles
  • 2008 – 16,103 miles
  • 2007 – 14,092 miles
  • 2006 – 11,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,562 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake piping coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,562 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    353609966577
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake piping coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass34,712 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    777549205941
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have coating of grease (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass34,154 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    103265982958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,990 miles
    Test number
    491298057519
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail32,989 miles (+540)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    781350678458
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass32,449 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,449 miles
    Test number
    252696939425
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion throughout underside
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass32,444 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    549386903609
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect play in rack (internal) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside components

  8. Pass32,272 miles (+361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    32,272 miles
    Test number
    996736209706
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of surface corrosion throughout underside components
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Internal play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass31,911 miles (+768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    31,911 miles
    Test number
    893926763306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside, rear axle and front subframe the most affected

  10. Pass31,143 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,143 miles
    Test number
    245842938474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,686 miles (+1,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,686 miles
    Test number
    222475994871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass29,537 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,537 miles
    Test number
    495519786534
    • AdvisoryDetachable tow ball not fitted at time of test.

  13. Pass28,339 miles (+1,420)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    227558065464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSigns of slight corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteSigns of slight corrosion on steering and suspension components

  14. Pass26,919 miles (+2,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    597339464189
    • NoteExh corroded slightly

  15. Pass24,883 miles (+1,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,883 miles
    Test number
    169590573128
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSteering column top bearing slightly worn

  16. Pass23,245 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,245 miles
    Test number
    278279572490
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass21,175 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,175 miles
    Test number
    758466061142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass19,485 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    130000560151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass17,857 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,857 miles
    Test number
    460801169162
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass16,103 miles (+2,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,103 miles
    Test number
    630318268168
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass14,092 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,092 miles
    Test number
    131606577121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,881 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,881 miles
    Test number
    461854976141
    • NoteN/s rear wheel bearing requires slight adjustment

Questions about Y873 LKU

Does Y873 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 LKU is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y873 LKU?
The MOT on Y873 LKU is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 LKU done?
Y873 LKU was recorded at 35,562 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,182 miles a year.
Has Y873 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 LKU has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y873 LKU 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 Y873 LKU find?
Y873 LKU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake piping coated with grease.

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