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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,229 cc

L55 TDLMOT history

L55 TDL is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 9 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

L55 TDL black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
82,872 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 TDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 TDL was last recorded at 82,872 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 1,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,762 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,110 miles
Average per year
5,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,872 miles
  • 2023 – 81,762 miles
  • 2022 – 74,765 miles
  • 2021 – 64,102 miles
  • 2020 – 55,710 miles
  • 2019 – 51,110 miles
  • 2018 – 44,048 miles
  • 2016 – 35,130 miles
  • 2015 – 30,203 miles
  • 2014 – 22,976 miles
  • 2013 – 16,720 miles
  • 2012 – 10,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,872 miles
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s rear handbrake performance.

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.

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,872 miles (+1,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    765936139850
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear handbrake performance.

  2. Pass81,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    986913592602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,762 miles (+46)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    535725173910
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,716 miles (+6,951)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    729841645019
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass74,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,765 miles
    Test number
    721270739183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,765 miles (+10,663)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,765 miles
    Test number
    363827287712
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,102 miles (+8,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    697690607765
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv loose on joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,710 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    914930403748
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail55,710 miles (+21)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    682299855011
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail55,689 miles (+4,579)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    597593230917
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure brake pad material (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,110 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,110 miles
    Test number
    927132416403
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail51,110 miles (+7,062)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,110 miles
    Test number
    853071803504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass44,048 miles (+8,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    778597442498
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  14. Pass35,130 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    223369314029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass30,203 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    346995765093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust rear heat shield insecure.
    • NoteRear bumper panel has sustained slight damage.

  16. Fail30,203 miles (+7,227)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    999315265092
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust rear heat shield insecure.
    • NoteRear bumper panel has sustained slight damage.

  17. Pass22,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,976 miles
    Test number
    217586464054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail22,976 miles (+6,256)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,976 miles
    Test number
    566896664002
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass16,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,720 miles
    Test number
    167835363460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail16,720 miles (+6,241)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,720 miles
    Test number
    655025563025
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass10,479 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,479 miles
    Test number
    647040392087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres splitting between treads
    • NoteNearside front wiper torn and smearing

Questions about L55 TDL

Does L55 TDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 TDL expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 TDL?
The MOT on L55 TDL expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 TDL done?
L55 TDL was recorded at 82,872 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 5,869 miles a year.
Has L55 TDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 TDL has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 TDL 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 TDL find?
L55 TDL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear front; front subframe; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 1 more.

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