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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 973 cc

LB05 UWLMOT history

LB05 UWL is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
59,551 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 UWL was last recorded at 59,551 miles on 9 May 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,534 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,551 miles
  • 2024 – 58,258 miles
  • 2023 – 54,313 miles
  • 2022 – 49,724 miles
  • 2021 – 44,993 miles
  • 2020 – 41,971 miles
  • 2019 – 38,734 miles
  • 2018 – 34,703 miles
  • 2017 – 29,215 miles
  • 2016 – 23,003 miles
  • 2015 – 19,380 miles
  • 2014 – 19,017 miles
  • 2013 – 18,839 miles
  • 2012 – 18,507 miles
  • 2011 – 16,564 miles
  • 2010 – 12,585 miles
  • 2009 – 10,130 miles
  • 2008 – 7,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,551 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 175/65r14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,551 miles (+17)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    438527766631
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Fail59,534 miles (+1,276)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    768480823608
    • 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Pass58,258 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    880758133018
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer poor condition
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

  4. Fail58,258 miles (+3,945)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    852107714641
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer poor condition
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

  5. Pass54,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    194138645982
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges indicating alignment isssues (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail54,313 miles (+4,589)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    175750046575
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges indicating alignment isssues (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    774808419918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail49,724 miles (+4,731)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    736213736028
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,993 miles (+3,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    693967974507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,971 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,971 miles
    Test number
    828495741750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail41,970 miles (+3,236)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,970 miles
    Test number
    892861202576
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass38,734 miles (+4,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    980031861860
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator flashing at different rates.

  13. Pass34,703 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,703 miles
    Test number
    740094632452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,661 miles (+5,446)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    412005308904
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen defused (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen defused (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass29,215 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    412773022558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,003 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,003 miles
    Test number
    680587425380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail23,002 miles (+3,622)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,002 miles
    Test number
    643472736051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,380 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,380 miles
    Test number
    295134995425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,017 miles
    Test number
    438748994189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,017 miles (+178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,017 miles
    Test number
    296208194104
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass18,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,839 miles
    Test number
    929406003270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,836 miles (+329)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,836 miles
    Test number
    819287693173
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass18,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,507 miles
    Test number
    979946902245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,507 miles (+1,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,507 miles
    Test number
    376856902259
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass16,564 miles (+3,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,564 miles
    Test number
    916537501232
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass12,585 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,585 miles
    Test number
    512130300201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,130 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,130 miles
    Test number
    611518709259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    7,992 miles
    Test number
    323803308202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 UWL

Does LB05 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 UWL is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UWL?
The MOT on LB05 UWL is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 UWL done?
LB05 UWL was recorded at 59,551 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 2,897 miles a year.
Has LB05 UWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UWL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 UWL 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 LB05 UWL find?
LB05 UWL passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 9 advisories: central front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint; exhaust system corroded, and 6 more.

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