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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,229 cc

L3 YARMOT history

L3 YAR is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 18 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L3 YAR black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,972 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YAR was last recorded at 119,972 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 7,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,256 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,716 miles
Average per year
6,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,972 miles
  • 2024 – 112,256 miles
  • 2023 – 101,308 miles
  • 2022 – 93,992 miles
  • 2021 – 91,430 miles
  • 2020 – 82,770 miles
  • 2019 – 69,425 miles
  • 2018 – 66,124 miles
  • 2017 – 60,424 miles
  • 2016 – 55,727 miles
  • 2015 – 50,846 miles
  • 2014 – 42,978 miles
  • 2013 – 34,238 miles
  • 2012 – 28,217 miles
  • 2011 – 21,513 miles
  • 2010 – 16,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,972 miles
    Test number
    836063179472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,967 miles (+7,711)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,967 miles
    Test number
    788529738247
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,256 miles
    Test number
    225400317228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,250 miles (+10,942)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,250 miles
    Test number
    518557389836
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  5. Pass101,308 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,308 miles
    Test number
    956211832236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,981 miles (+6,989)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,981 miles
    Test number
    836200606528
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,992 miles
    Test number
    496348690416
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail93,992 miles (+2,562)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,992 miles
    Test number
    449571999407
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass91,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    892795509554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,430 miles (+8,660)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    815879703446
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    193510771754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,770 miles (+13,345)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    219511248993
    • 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,425 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    328480483459
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail69,425 miles (+3,301)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    680856416062
    • MajorEmissions not tested Timing chain is rattling excessively at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass66,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    458142478155
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail66,124 miles (+5,700)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    246659833408
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass60,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    239329720829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,424 miles (+4,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    285402612790
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass55,727 miles (+4,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,727 miles
    Test number
    496214718394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    447646325177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,846 miles (+226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    929261225174
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass50,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    109802875462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail50,620 miles (+7,642)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    969742675056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass42,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    685736364011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,978 miles (+8,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    969446564032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,238 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,238 miles
    Test number
    418480973037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    969342732199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,217 miles (+6,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    316362632127
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass21,513 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    225633131459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail21,424 miles (+4,809)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    369127521136
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  31. Pass16,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,615 miles
    Test number
    663605930183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YAR

Does L3 YAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YAR is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 YAR?
The MOT on L3 YAR is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YAR done?
L3 YAR was recorded at 119,972 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,643 miles a year.
Has L3 YAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YAR has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 YAR 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 L3 YAR find?
L3 YAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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