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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

L18 SCTMOT history

L18 SCT is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L18 SCT blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,397 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SCT was last recorded at 153,397 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 4,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,221 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,176 miles
Average per year
7,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,397 miles
  • 2025 – 149,221 miles
  • 2024 – 145,236 miles
  • 2023 – 141,619 miles
  • 2022 – 138,153 miles
  • 2021 – 134,081 miles
  • 2020 – 129,209 miles
  • 2019 – 123,992 miles
  • 2018 – 115,905 miles
  • 2017 – 105,313 miles
  • 2016 – 92,882 miles
  • 2015 – 80,596 miles
  • 2014 – 68,152 miles
  • 2013 – 55,795 miles
  • 2012 – 41,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,397 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,397 miles (+4,176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,397 miles
    Test number
    719110812378
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,221 miles
    Test number
    244859531850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail149,219 miles (+3,983)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    530842509905
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,236 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    794020073486
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,236 miles (+3,617)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    379358215865
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,619 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,619 miles
    Test number
    463813521641
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail141,619 miles (+3,466)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,619 miles
    Test number
    182166566201
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass138,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,153 miles
    Test number
    960133931191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail138,153 miles (+4,072)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,153 miles
    Test number
    969513178661
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass134,081 miles (+4,872)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    486579432857
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,209 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,209 miles
    Test number
    811599710159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,992 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,992 miles
    Test number
    677756950332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,905 miles (+10,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    700099294266
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass105,313 miles (+12,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    910521909402
    • 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)

  15. Pass92,882 miles (+12,286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,882 miles
    Test number
    288854565333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,596 miles
    Test number
    502079980435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,596 miles (+12,444)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,596 miles
    Test number
    330080828286
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass68,152 miles (+12,357)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    336311454244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,795 miles (+13,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,795 miles
    Test number
    895956453202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    438979452236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,879 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    119549552298
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about L18 SCT

Does L18 SCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SCT is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SCT?
The MOT on L18 SCT is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SCT done?
L18 SCT was recorded at 153,397 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,973 miles a year.
Has L18 SCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SCT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 SCT 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 SCT find?
L18 SCT passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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