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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L23 LWMMOT history

L23 LWM is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L23 LWM red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,066 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LWM was last recorded at 51,066 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,043 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,066 miles
  • 2025 – 47,131 miles
  • 2024 – 43,679 miles
  • 2023 – 38,360 miles
  • 2022 – 33,257 miles
  • 2021 – 27,567 miles
  • 2020 – 23,204 miles
  • 2019 – 19,300 miles
  • 2018 – 15,393 miles
  • 2017 – 13,321 miles
  • 2016 – 10,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,066 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,066 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    969523737935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail51,043 miles (+3,912)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    409171722612
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass47,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    417210072154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,131 miles (+3,452)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    456126010733
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass43,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    437583122908
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail43,679 miles (+5,319)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    980108018418
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass38,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    614191764546
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated
  8. Fail38,360 miles (+5,103)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    928304608912
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated
  9. Pass33,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,257 miles
    Test number
    139510145153
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail33,257 miles (+5,690)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,257 miles
    Test number
    781137126262
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass27,567 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,567 miles
    Test number
    476342748508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,204 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    277393864623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail23,158 miles (+32)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    930626972161
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Fail23,126 miles (+3,826)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    698806370924
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
  15. Pass19,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    896895412130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Fail19,300 miles (+3,907)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    918657399669
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  17. Pass15,393 miles (+2,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,393 miles
    Test number
    288732509703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing
  18. Pass13,321 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    13,321 miles
    Test number
    141694330609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    10,403 miles
    Test number
    938824640664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LWM

Does L23 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LWM is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LWM?
The MOT on L23 LWM is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LWM done?
L23 LWM was recorded at 51,066 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
Has L23 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LWM has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LWM 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 LWM find?
L23 LWM passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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