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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,229 cc

L40 DVEMOT history

L40 DVE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L40 DVE silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,317 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DVE was last recorded at 100,317 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,118 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,199 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,317 miles
  • 2025 – 96,118 miles
  • 2024 – 91,841 miles
  • 2023 – 87,464 miles
  • 2022 – 83,510 miles
  • 2021 – 79,174 miles
  • 2020 – 74,835 miles
  • 2019 – 70,219 miles
  • 2018 – 66,857 miles
  • 2017 – 63,383 miles
  • 2016 – 57,862 miles
  • 2015 – 51,629 miles
  • 2014 – 45,726 miles
  • 2013 – 39,482 miles
  • 2012 – 33,482 miles
  • 2011 – 27,565 miles
  • 2010 – 21,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,317 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from cam cover leaking down front of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,317 miles (+4,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    791462756805
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,118 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,118 miles
    Test number
    446676133668
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from cam cover leaking down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,117 miles (+4,276)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,117 miles
    Test number
    433739911008
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure due to loose clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from cam cover leaking down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,841 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,841 miles
    Test number
    370362850707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,840 miles (+4,376)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,840 miles
    Test number
    280011378844
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass87,464 miles (+3,954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,464 miles
    Test number
    484588655452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front air bag/horn cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,510 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    704790882283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,174 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,174 miles
    Test number
    973667643047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,171 miles (+4,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,171 miles
    Test number
    623102202631
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,835 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    482954875138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,219 miles (+3,362)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    814940840893
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass66,857 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    611361511407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass63,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    602459324580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,383 miles (+5,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    312363983170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass57,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    894651030095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail57,862 miles (+6,233)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    208395879937
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass51,629 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    677482345138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,726 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,726 miles
    Test number
    797868344141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,482 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,482 miles
    Test number
    339079443170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,482 miles (+6,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,482 miles
    Test number
    776029143197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,482 miles (+5,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    946259542176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass27,565 miles (+5,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    256096031192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteWiper blades deteriated

  23. Pass21,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,633 miles
    Test number
    352327930101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,633 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,633 miles
    Test number
    821407630148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L40 DVE

Does L40 DVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DVE is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DVE?
The MOT on L40 DVE is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DVE done?
L40 DVE was recorded at 100,317 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has L40 DVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DVE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 DVE 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 L40 DVE find?
L40 DVE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust flexi deteriorating; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 195/55/16, and 1 more.

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