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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,229 cc

L55 HEPMOT history

L55 HEP is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 15 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

L55 HEP red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
117,672 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 HEP was last recorded at 117,672 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 3,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,374 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,298 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,672 miles
  • 2024 – 114,374 miles
  • 2023 – 112,491 miles
  • 2022 – 106,043 miles
  • 2020 – 103,757 miles
  • 2019 – 91,764 miles
  • 2018 – 78,055 miles
  • 2017 – 63,887 miles
  • 2016 – 49,310 miles
  • 2015 – 40,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,672 miles
  • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,672 miles (+3,298)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    396785004482
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,374 miles (+1,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,374 miles
    Test number
    876666254459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,491 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,491 miles
    Test number
    359950653382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,043 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    741709693323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,757 miles
    Test number
    329924073159
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Fail103,757 miles (+11,993)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,757 miles
    Test number
    737059783313
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Pass91,764 miles (+13,709)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    446415794064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,055 miles (+14,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    927612989155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,887 miles (+14,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,887 miles
    Test number
    984017789463
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass49,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    170310955410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,310 miles (+8,465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    792546093762
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass40,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    241663434746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 HEP

Does L55 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 HEP expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 HEP?
The MOT on L55 HEP expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 HEP done?
L55 HEP was recorded at 117,672 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has L55 HEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HEP has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 HEP 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 L55 HEP find?
L55 HEP failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 8 more.

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