Toyota logo

Toyota Carina E

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,587 cc

L38 CPKMOT history

L38 CPK is a white petrol Toyota Carina E first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 166,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,914 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,198 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L38 CPK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L38 CPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 CPK was last recorded at 166,914 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,897 miles · 7 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,914 miles
  • 2025 – 162,794 miles
  • 2024 – 158,543 miles
  • 2023 – 153,087 miles
  • 2022 – 147,701 miles
  • 2021 – 143,193 miles
  • 2020 – 139,098 miles
  • 2019 – 136,509 miles
  • 2018 – 132,965 miles
  • 2017 – 122,055 miles
  • 2016 – 110,728 miles
  • 2015 – 102,428 miles
  • 2014 – 90,620 miles
  • 2013 – 78,445 miles
  • 2012 – 67,440 miles
  • 2011 – 55,527 miles
  • 2010 – 50,116 miles
  • 2009 – 45,267 miles
  • 2008 – 43,508 miles
  • 2007 – 43,330 miles
  • 2006 – 43,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,914 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,914 miles (+17)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,914 miles
    Test number
    585630456684
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail166,897 miles (+27)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,897 miles
    Test number
    843585016176
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail166,870 miles (+4,076)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,870 miles
    Test number
    790801103803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Fixing missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass162,794 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,794 miles
    Test number
    810370647970
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail162,794 miles (+4,251)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,794 miles
    Test number
    812658719962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    752954418577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,543 miles (+5,456)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    322309511552
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass153,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,087 miles
    Test number
    512127215488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail153,087 miles (+5,386)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,087 miles
    Test number
    326555104964
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass147,701 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,701 miles
    Test number
    883188545778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,193 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,193 miles
    Test number
    552932428895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,098 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    635629584518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,509 miles
    Test number
    809013367726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,509 miles (+3,544)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,509 miles
    Test number
    710340084476
    • Repaired at testFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant heater hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass132,965 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,965 miles
    Test number
    418859725757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,055 miles
    Test number
    113302800705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,055 miles (+11,327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,055 miles
    Test number
    812246060555
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass110,728 miles (+8,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,728 miles
    Test number
    513996748929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre side walls starting to perish

  19. Pass102,428 miles (+11,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,428 miles
    Test number
    195782565471
    • 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)

  20. Pass90,620 miles (+12,175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,620 miles
    Test number
    329794664068
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail78,445 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    187460383073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass78,445 miles (+11,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    455340383070
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass67,440 miles (+11,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,440 miles
    Test number
    706839172009
    • 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)

  24. Pass55,527 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    488530661034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail50,116 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    363207470073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass50,116 miles (+4,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    423157970039
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Fail45,267 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    610632089098
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

  28. Pass45,267 miles (+1,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    671472289002
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

  29. Pass43,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    142090188007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,508 miles (+178)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    800630188051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass43,330 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    570620687036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass43,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    884696076006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 CPK

Does L38 CPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 CPK is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 CPK?
The MOT on L38 CPK is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 CPK done?
L38 CPK was recorded at 166,914 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,198 miles a year.
Has L38 CPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 CPK has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L38 CPK 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 L38 CPK find?
L38 CPK passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L38 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.