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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,196 cc

L93 ULBMOT history

L93 ULB is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 28 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2023
Mileage
81,184 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L93 ULB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L93 ULB was last recorded at 81,184 miles on 1 Jul 2023, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2015: 76,414 miles, lower than 78,403 miles on 26 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,100 miles · 9 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
2,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,184 miles
  • 2022 – 80,100 miles
  • 2018 – 80,064 miles
  • 2016 – 79,552 miles
  • 2015 – 76,414 miles
  • 2014 – 73,476 miles
  • 2013 – 72,468 miles
  • 2012 – 65,762 miles
  • 2011 – 57,266 miles
  • 2010 – 47,849 miles
  • 2009 – 46,809 miles
  • 2008 – 43,705 miles
  • 2007 – 37,058 miles
  • 2006 – 30,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,184 miles
  • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged at quadrant (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside wiper arm deteriorating
  • AdvisoryCoolant lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2015

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,184 miles (+1,084)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    346002939886
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged at quadrant (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper arm deteriorating
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass80,100 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    296822270453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail80,095 miles (+31)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    884759453272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Extremely corroded x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,064 miles (+11)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,064 miles
    Test number
    723370667221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub frame corroding and general underside corrosion

  5. Fail80,053 miles (+501)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    880673789730
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisorySub frame corroding and general underside corrosion

  6. Pass79,552 miles (+3,138)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    491872910047
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass76,414 miles (-1,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    535639453216
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail78,403 miles (+8)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    234812807212
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail78,395 miles (+4,919)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    236420325238
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass73,476 miles (+1,008)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    835060124270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHorn tone low

  11. Pass72,468 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    895368123263
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable frayed

  12. Fail72,468 miles (+6,706)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    229227623256
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r evidence of wheel cylinder leakage
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable frayed
    • NoteO/s/r brakes grabbing slightly

  13. Pass65,762 miles (+8,496)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,762 miles
    Test number
    386741732469
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on innershoulder

  14. Pass57,266 miles (+9,417)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,266 miles
    Test number
    999891111279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside headlight lower mounting deteriating
    • NoteOffside front tyre right on legal limit

  15. Pass47,849 miles (+1,040)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    434207610214
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteBulkhead corrded around brake servo
    • NoteDamage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteMovement in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  16. Pass46,809 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    441373409252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    690371938219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,705 miles (+6,647)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    894241838214
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass37,058 miles (+6,245)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    282062827203
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteSlight movment of offside headlamp

  20. Pass30,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,813 miles
    Test number
    312100336245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L93 ULB

Does L93 ULB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L93 ULB expired on 8 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L93 ULB?
The MOT on L93 ULB expired on 8 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L93 ULB done?
L93 ULB was recorded at 81,184 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2023, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
Has L93 ULB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L93 ULB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L93 ULB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L93 ULB find?
L93 ULB failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 6 more.

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