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Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L81 KBFMOT history

L81 KBF is a silver petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,099 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 KBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 KBF was last recorded at 58,099 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,035 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
1,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,099 miles
  • 2025 – 58,035 miles
  • 2024 – 57,654 miles
  • 2022 – 57,607 miles
  • 2021 – 57,246 miles
  • 2020 – 56,491 miles
  • 2019 – 53,500 miles
  • 2018 – 51,259 miles
  • 2017 – 45,324 miles
  • 2016 – 42,113 miles
  • 2015 – 37,082 miles
  • 2014 – 33,248 miles
  • 2013 – 33,107 miles
  • 2012 – 32,127 miles
  • 2011 – 31,779 miles
  • 2010 – 31,322 miles
  • 2009 – 30,747 miles
  • 2008 – 30,159 miles
  • 2007 – 29,485 miles
  • 2006 – 28,647 miles
  • 2005 – 27,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,099 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,099 miles (+64)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    668183785282
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,035 miles (+381)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,035 miles
    Test number
    701482884057
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,654 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    980226687110
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail57,646 miles (+39)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,646 miles
    Test number
    836847939289
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,607 miles (+361)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    452060992821
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass57,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    838323587207
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail57,244 miles (+753)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    136411492089
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,491 miles (+2,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    989450435610
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,500 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    739593445894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass51,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    673040298250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,259 miles (+5,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    983268485771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass45,324 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    258995172705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,113 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    680231342559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,082 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    977976664481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,248 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,248 miles
    Test number
    279147874234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass33,107 miles (+980)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,107 miles
    Test number
    375274453222
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass32,127 miles (+348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    418432342207
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass31,779 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    446410251214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,322 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,322 miles
    Test number
    523111950249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,747 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    624830659236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,159 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    503192458238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,485 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    674385957235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,647 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    334754666493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,660 miles
    Test number
    703657355214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 KBF

Does L81 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 KBF is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 KBF?
The MOT on L81 KBF is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 KBF done?
L81 KBF was recorded at 58,099 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 1,492 miles a year.
Has L81 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 KBF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L81 KBF 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 L81 KBF find?
L81 KBF passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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