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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,289 cc

L42 MWLMOT history

L42 MWL is a red petrol Skoda Favorit first used on 17 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
43,671 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 MWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Favorit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,289 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 MWL was last recorded at 43,671 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,671 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,671 miles
  • 2021 – 43,671 miles
  • 2019 – 43,671 miles
  • 2018 – 43,671 miles
  • 2017 – 43,671 miles
  • 2016 – 43,671 miles
  • 2015 – 43,599 miles
  • 2011 – 43,597 miles
  • 2010 – 39,464 miles
  • 2009 – 37,808 miles
  • 2008 – 36,907 miles
  • 2007 – 34,294 miles
  • 2006 – 27,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,671 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on both wheel arches

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,671 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    945553601550
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on both wheel arches

  2. Pass43,671 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    205007681748
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  3. Fail43,671 miles1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    524724722623
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  4. Pass43,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    377135599050
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail43,671 miles4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    592353868562
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,671 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    221304123307
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryMarks on windscreen

  7. Fail43,671 miles4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    797589703780
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryMarks on windscreen

  8. Pass43,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    256504991902
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyres cracking on treads

  9. Fail43,671 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    312532590875
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyres cracking on treads

  10. Pass43,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    477000379496
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail43,671 miles (+72)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    406373325416
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass43,599 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,599 miles
    Test number
    206315215409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass43,597 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    849156171211
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Fail43,597 miles (+4,133)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    356273871244
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass39,464 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    892394070299
    • 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)

  16. Pass37,808 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    421426629206
    • NoteFront registration plate has slight damage
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear shock absober has slight corrosion

  17. Fail37,808 miles (+901)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    751524329239
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront registration plate has slight damage
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear shock absober has slight corrosion

  18. Pass36,907 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    571019778188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail36,906 miles (+2,612)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    643389978100
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass34,294 miles (+6,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,294 miles
    Test number
    890758777141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass27,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,538 miles
    Test number
    800198676188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 MWL

Does L42 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 MWL expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 MWL?
The MOT on L42 MWL expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 MWL done?
L42 MWL was recorded at 43,671 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 1,028 miles a year.
Has L42 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 MWL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L42 MWL 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 L42 MWL find?
L42 MWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 13 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 10 more.

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