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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 973 cc

LB03 BUWMOT history

LB03 BUW is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 67,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,091 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 BUW was last recorded at 67,091 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,083 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,091 miles
  • 2025 – 67,083 miles
  • 2024 – 62,334 miles
  • 2023 – 57,551 miles
  • 2022 – 53,458 miles
  • 2021 – 49,278 miles
  • 2019 – 47,639 miles
  • 2018 – 46,353 miles
  • 2017 – 43,416 miles
  • 2016 – 41,603 miles
  • 2015 – 39,492 miles
  • 2014 – 37,382 miles
  • 2013 – 34,686 miles
  • 2012 – 30,329 miles
  • 2011 – 26,791 miles
  • 2010 – 25,400 miles
  • 2009 – 24,543 miles
  • 2008 – 23,246 miles
  • 2007 – 19,143 miles
  • 2006 – 14,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,091 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    277158040655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail67,083 miles (+1,019)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    412094850203
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mountings not secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear (3) parking brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front road wheel slightly damaged

  3. Pass66,064 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    823502403612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,049 miles (+3,715)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    494041175753
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass62,334 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    719305609811
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper PLAY IN TOP MOUNT

  6. Fail62,334 miles (+4,783)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    184667416032
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper PLAY IN TOP MOUNT

  7. Pass57,551 miles (+4,093)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    991024610123
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT HAS PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT HAS PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT HAS PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass53,458 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    630232480442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,278 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    114562464728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,639 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    530457388292
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail47,639 miles (+1,286)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    929075309150
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass46,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    181825626544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,353 miles (+2,937)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    125431323165
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass43,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,416 miles
    Test number
    538717739219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,416 miles (+1,813)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,416 miles
    Test number
    497175841930
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass41,603 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,603 miles
    Test number
    729358341491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    579235355143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,492 miles (+2,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    429945855119
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass37,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    478304074191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,382 miles (+2,696)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    249184574424
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass34,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    239403223417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,686 miles (+4,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    525883923108
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass30,329 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    795654622183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,791 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,791 miles
    Test number
    259912431457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,400 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,400 miles
    Test number
    660925570110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass24,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,543 miles
    Test number
    952938869139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,543 miles (+1,297)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,543 miles
    Test number
    203698169477
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

  28. Pass23,246 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,246 miles
    Test number
    703475878124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,143 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    461029167169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,331 miles
    Test number
    532509656197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 BUW

Does LB03 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 BUW is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 BUW?
The MOT on LB03 BUW is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 BUW done?
LB03 BUW was recorded at 67,091 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,695 miles a year.
Has LB03 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 BUW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 BUW 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 LB03 BUW find?
LB03 BUW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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