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Chevrolet Trax

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,686 cc

L26 AVEMOT history

L26 AVE is a white diesel Chevrolet Trax first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
179,191 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Trax
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 AVE was last recorded at 179,191 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,191 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,191 miles
  • 2025 – 174,775 miles
  • 2024 – 169,922 miles
  • 2023 – 166,736 miles
  • 2022 – 158,706 miles
  • 2021 – 151,743 miles
  • 2020 – 131,817 miles
  • 2019 – 121,276 miles
  • 2018 – 94,003 miles
  • 2017 – 71,897 miles
  • 2016 – 51,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,191 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,191 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,191 miles
    Test number
    353507670435
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,191 miles (+4,416)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,191 miles
    Test number
    540629341837
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,775 miles (+4,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,775 miles
    Test number
    297963875655
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,922 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    169,922 miles
    Test number
    692254358879
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail169,919 miles (+3,183)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,919 miles
    Test number
    954643226067
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,736 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,736 miles
    Test number
    123793748794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail166,734 miles (+8,028)3 dangerous13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,734 miles
    Test number
    115166001195
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,706 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,706 miles
    Test number
    849472715520
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail158,706 miles (+6,963)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,706 miles
    Test number
    520703341726
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass151,743 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,743 miles
    Test number
    999902218906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail151,740 miles (+19,923)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,740 miles
    Test number
    362937292227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,817 miles (+10,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    186502049656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass121,276 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,276 miles
    Test number
    938235621263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,913 miles (+26,910)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,913 miles
    Test number
    453270559677
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass94,003 miles (+22,106)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    211730075750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,897 miles (+20,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    785727170206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,195 miles
    Test number
    974122702875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,195 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,195 miles
    Test number
    771815712032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L26 AVE

Does L26 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 AVE is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 AVE?
The MOT on L26 AVE is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 AVE done?
L26 AVE was recorded at 179,191 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 13,270 miles a year.
Has L26 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 AVE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 AVE 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 L26 AVE find?
L26 AVE passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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