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Vauxhall Corsa

Turquoise · Diesel · 1993 · 1,488 cc

L71 PTSMOT history

L71 PTS is a turquoise diesel Vauxhall Corsa first used on 28 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
41,977 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 PTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,488 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 PTS was last recorded at 41,977 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,962 miles · 10 May 2021
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,977 miles
  • 2021 – 41,962 miles
  • 2015 – 41,019 miles
  • 2014 – 40,131 miles
  • 2013 – 39,188 miles
  • 2012 – 38,210 miles
  • 2011 – 36,923 miles
  • 2010 – 35,620 miles
  • 2009 – 34,329 miles
  • 2008 – 33,381 miles
  • 2007 – 32,338 miles
  • 2006 – 31,093 miles
  • 2005 – 29,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,977 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,977 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    161790297813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass41,962 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    996052969586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,019 miles (+888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    470903909098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge 165/70r13t
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisorySill at offside front corroded and small hole but not considered excessive

  4. Pass40,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    309303304339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,131 miles (+943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    785803504378
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass39,188 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    737675313369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,210 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,210 miles
    Test number
    645259432349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail38,204 miles (+1,281)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    735713832380
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass36,923 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,923 miles
    Test number
    577341421387
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  10. Fail36,858 miles (+1,238)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    478222511464
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  11. Pass35,620 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,620 miles
    Test number
    732827420346
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  12. Fail35,614 miles (+1,285)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,614 miles
    Test number
    284846120384
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  13. Pass34,329 miles (+948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,329 miles
    Test number
    454424419474
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass33,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,381 miles
    Test number
    633998418399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail33,381 miles (+1,043)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,381 miles
    Test number
    983046318356
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass32,338 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    643243127378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,093 miles
    Test number
    583037026330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,093 miles
    Test number
    383987326377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,093 miles (+1,236)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,093 miles
    Test number
    653457126342
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass29,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    853837325341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,857 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    663557525352
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L71 PTS

Does L71 PTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L71 PTS expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L71 PTS?
The MOT on L71 PTS expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L71 PTS done?
L71 PTS was recorded at 41,977 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 645 miles a year.
Has L71 PTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 PTS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on L71 PTS 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 L71 PTS find?
L71 PTS passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear axle corroded.

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