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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,398 cc

L23 BUFMOT history

L23 BUF is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L23 BUF black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,385 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BUF was last recorded at 134,385 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,380 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,385 miles
  • 2025 – 131,544 miles
  • 2024 – 126,119 miles
  • 2023 – 120,911 miles
  • 2022 – 117,658 miles
  • 2021 – 115,374 miles
  • 2020 – 110,993 miles
  • 2019 – 103,288 miles
  • 2018 – 93,555 miles
  • 2017 – 86,191 miles
  • 2016 – 71,594 miles
  • 2015 – 60,349 miles
  • 2014 – 44,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,385 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    790670190418
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,380 miles (+2,836)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,380 miles
    Test number
    839524987078
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    111697358021
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail131,544 miles (+5,425)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    782543369324
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass126,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    368403817176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,119 miles (+5,208)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    709837202071
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,911 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,911 miles
    Test number
    784208503771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,658 miles (+2,284)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,658 miles
    Test number
    914026613185
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,374 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    804550850092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    295215341611
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail110,993 miles (+7,705)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    266051546739
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    668984265398
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low Inspection and service light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail103,288 miles (+9,733)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    780577503147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low Inspection and service light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass93,555 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,555 miles
    Test number
    419058255726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,545 miles (+7,354)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    591819236703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass86,191 miles (+14,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    883543736784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    726866565524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,594 miles (+11,245)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    990389855046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,349 miles (+15,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    100301542675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,351 miles
    Test number
    548032984201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BUF

Does L23 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BUF is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BUF?
The MOT on L23 BUF is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BUF done?
L23 BUF was recorded at 134,385 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,602 miles a year.
Has L23 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BUF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BUF 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 L23 BUF find?
L23 BUF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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