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Vauxhall Corsa

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y893 GCHMOT history

Y893 GCH is a green petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

Y893 GCH green Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
92,086 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 GCH
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
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 GCH was last recorded at 92,086 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 6,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2013: 42,672 miles, lower than 44,556 miles on 29 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,585 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,501 miles
Average per year
3,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,086 miles
  • 2023 – 85,585 miles
  • 2022 – 78,850 miles
  • 2021 – 72,941 miles
  • 2020 – 66,791 miles
  • 2019 – 58,410 miles
  • 2018 – 52,378 miles
  • 2017 – 51,225 miles
  • 2016 – 50,111 miles
  • 2015 – 49,107 miles
  • 2014 – 47,947 miles
  • 2013 – 46,277 miles
  • 2012 – 44,556 miles
  • 2011 – 42,883 miles
  • 2010 – 41,049 miles
  • 2009 – 39,174 miles
  • 2008 – 36,973 miles
  • 2007 – 32,920 miles
  • 2006 – 30,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,086 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • EML illuminated, petrol vehicle pre 01/07/2003

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,086 miles (+6,501)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    984830909882
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    729375362271
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel need further investigation (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,568 miles (+6,718)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    103477518718
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal gone in places (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel need further investigation (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,850 miles (+5,909)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    618491250620
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass72,941 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    736988104965
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated, petrol vehicle pre 01/07/2003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,941 miles (+6,150)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    639128317734
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated, petrol vehicle pre 01/07/2003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,791 miles (+8,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,791 miles
    Test number
    852353396767
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated. Petrol vehicle pre 01/07/2003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    808652333851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,404 miles (+6,026)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,404 miles
    Test number
    157728657097
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,378 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    907599450752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,225 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    345389594248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,111 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    134285079023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,107 miles (+1,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    796369385068
    • NoteEml on

  14. Pass47,947 miles (+1,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    829259874039
    • NoteEml on

  15. Pass46,277 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    606142393013
    • NoteEml on

  16. Fail42,672 miles (-1,884)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,672 miles
    Test number
    359592193080
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEml on

  17. Pass44,556 miles (+1,673)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,556 miles
    Test number
    615919282076
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass42,883 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    236170191099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,049 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    513614980094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,174 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    283105589072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,973 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    844588188008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,920 miles (+2,343)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,920 miles
    Test number
    531062797037
    • NoteO/side front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSlight play in n/side rear wheel bearing

  23. Pass30,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    104159086028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y893 GCH

Does Y893 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 GCH expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 GCH?
The MOT on Y893 GCH expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 GCH done?
Y893 GCH was recorded at 92,086 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
Has Y893 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 GCH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y893 GCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y893 GCH find?
Y893 GCH passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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