Vauxhall Corsa
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc
L8 LXJMOT history
L8 LXJ is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 113,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 113,111 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 LXJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L8 LXJ was last recorded at 113,111 miles on 7 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,090 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 7,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,111 miles
- 2025 – 96,767 miles
- 2024 – 76,245 miles
- 2021 – 75,214 miles
- 2019 – 64,224 miles
- 2018 – 60,957 miles
- 2017 – 56,602 miles
- 2016 – 48,982 miles
- 2015 – 30,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail113,111 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE MISHAPEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail113,111 miles (+21)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,111 miles
- Test number
- 901464183992
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE MISHAPED
Fail113,090 miles (+16,323)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,090 miles
- Test number
- 672963130630
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE MISHAPED
Pass96,767 miles (+20,522)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 96,767 miles
- Test number
- 571219358030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,245 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 76,245 miles
- Test number
- 726746630061
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,214 miles (+10,990)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 75,214 miles
- Test number
- 777702776338
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
- AdvisoryPlay both upper suspension mounts
Pass64,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,224 miles
- Test number
- 949143268657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,222 miles (+3,265)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,222 miles
- Test number
- 895157390944
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHandbrake close to excess travel
Pass60,957 miles (+4,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 60,957 miles
- Test number
- 879526344428
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,602 miles (+7,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 56,602 miles
- Test number
- 443380223539
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Pass48,982 miles (+18,443)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 48,982 miles
- Test number
- 611656045602
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass30,539 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 30,539 miles
- Test number
- 919941615221
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L8 LXJ
- Does L8 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 LXJ expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 LXJ?
- The MOT on L8 LXJ expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 LXJ done?
- L8 LXJ was recorded at 113,111 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,666 miles a year.
- Has L8 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 LXJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 LXJ 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 L8 LXJ find?
- L8 LXJ failed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 6 more.
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