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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,229 cc

L18 JLVMOT history

L18 JLV is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L18 JLV black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,522 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JLV was last recorded at 170,522 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,929 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,593 miles
Average per year
13,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,522 miles
  • 2025 – 167,929 miles
  • 2024 – 153,529 miles
  • 2023 – 135,971 miles
  • 2022 – 117,480 miles
  • 2021 – 98,319 miles
  • 2020 – 81,501 miles
  • 2019 – 70,466 miles
  • 2018 – 57,497 miles
  • 2017 – 41,319 miles
  • 2016 – 26,121 miles
  • 2015 – 17,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,522 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,522 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,522 miles
    Test number
    280697679123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,929 miles
    Test number
    474520086257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail167,929 miles (+14,400)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,929 miles
    Test number
    268799918469
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass153,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    616208606319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,529 miles (+17,558)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    846201495126
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust has slight leak front
  6. Pass135,971 miles (+18,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,971 miles
    Test number
    830331225704
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. Also casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass117,480 miles (+19,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    542763064610
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,319 miles (+16,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,319 miles
    Test number
    795140903932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass81,501 miles (+11,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    286119879375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in top strut mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass70,466 miles (+12,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,466 miles
    Test number
    919280449462
    • 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))
  11. Pass57,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,497 miles
    Test number
    671894841952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,489 miles (+16,170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    323870897894
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose in lamp. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass41,319 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    621775007021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,103 miles (+9,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    765648134147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Also perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
  15. Pass26,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    950930314099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished outer wall
  16. Fail26,121 miles (+9,020)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    184835048834
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished outer wall
  17. Pass17,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,101 miles
    Test number
    797990745054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 JLV

Does L18 JLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JLV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 JLV?
The MOT on L18 JLV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 JLV done?
L18 JLV was recorded at 170,522 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 13,320 miles a year.
Has L18 JLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JLV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 JLV 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 L18 JLV find?
L18 JLV passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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