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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,229 cc

L16 EMXMOT history

L16 EMX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 9 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L16 EMX blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,046 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 EMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 EMX was last recorded at 139,046 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2022: 13,389 miles, lower than 103,462 miles on 4 Jan 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,043 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,046 miles
  • 2025 – 132,163 miles
  • 2024 – 126,224 miles
  • 2023 – 120,060 miles
  • 2022 – 13,389 miles
  • 2021 – 103,462 miles
  • 2020 – 87,389 miles
  • 2019 – 71,330 miles
  • 2018 – 60,982 miles
  • 2016 – 56,244 miles
  • 2015 – 50,866 miles
  • 2014 – 44,962 miles
  • 2013 – 35,093 miles
  • 2012 – 27,253 miles
  • 2011 – 20,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,046 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,046 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,046 miles
    Test number
    626663706255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,043 miles (+6,880)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,043 miles
    Test number
    454233523331
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    239435226965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE GOING ONTO THE EXHAUST. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,163 miles (+5,939)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    556408893293
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass126,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    514009214365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,224 miles (+6,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    180794515972
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass120,060 miles (+106,671)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    994152686127
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass13,389 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    13,389 miles
    Test number
    382558743618
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail13,389 miles (-90,073)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,389 miles
    Test number
    502379482129
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,462 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    827505023248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail103,462 miles (+16,073)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    483143665132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    291580662081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail87,389 miles (+16,059)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    746058965783
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass71,330 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    129169309165
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tread n/s has slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail71,330 miles (+10,348)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    935706802318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tread n/s has slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass60,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    295389039785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,982 miles (+4,738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    798269214123
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass56,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    326792863125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  19. Fail56,244 miles (+5,378)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    178400766250
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  20. Pass50,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    527271526571
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top shocker dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail50,866 miles (+5,904)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    640122500493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top shocker dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass44,962 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    357031954283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,097 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    947100004184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,093 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    667578903188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,253 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    337457502127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,033 miles
    Test number
    677868111113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,033 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,033 miles
    Test number
    695128411191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L16 EMX

Does L16 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 EMX is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 EMX?
The MOT on L16 EMX is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 EMX done?
L16 EMX was recorded at 139,046 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,075 miles a year.
Has L16 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 EMX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 EMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 EMX find?
L16 EMX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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