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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

L26 MKNMOT history

L26 MKN is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 31,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L26 MKN red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
31,280 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L26 MKN was last recorded at 31,280 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,476 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,280 miles
  • 2025 – 30,476 miles
  • 2024 – 30,008 miles
  • 2023 – 29,494 miles
  • 2022 – 28,190 miles
  • 2021 – 26,666 miles
  • 2020 – 25,526 miles
  • 2019 – 23,892 miles
  • 2018 – 21,285 miles
  • 2017 – 18,090 miles
  • 2016 – 14,753 miles
  • 2015 – 10,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail31,280 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail31,280 miles (+804)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,280 miles
    Test number
    688167948184
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass30,476 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,476 miles
    Test number
    409395631420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,475 miles (+467)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,475 miles
    Test number
    615197530863
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass30,008 miles (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,008 miles
    Test number
    611471255282
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle thick covering of black under seal making full inspection difficult
  5. Pass29,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    766957224750
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail29,494 miles (+1,304)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    565521154233
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass28,190 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,190 miles
    Test number
    971209987543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass26,666 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,666 miles
    Test number
    382749448012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,526 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,526 miles
    Test number
    968200505913
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail25,438 miles (+1,546)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,438 miles
    Test number
    743731163225
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass23,892 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    427845731706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,285 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,285 miles
    Test number
    362650131067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,090 miles (+3,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,090 miles
    Test number
    922690174789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass14,753 miles (+3,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,753 miles
    Test number
    567362861071
    • 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. Pass10,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,995 miles
    Test number
    999592960600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 MKN

Does L26 MKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 MKN expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 MKN?
The MOT on L26 MKN expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 MKN done?
L26 MKN was recorded at 31,280 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has L26 MKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MKN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 MKN 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 MKN find?
L26 MKN failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened.

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