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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,199 cc

LB53 GMGMOT history

LB53 GMG is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,802 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 GMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 GMG was last recorded at 106,802 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 2,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2024: 103,994 miles, lower than 105,218 miles on 16 Jan 2023.

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
103,994 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,808 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,802 miles
  • 2024 – 103,994 miles
  • 2023 – 105,218 miles
  • 2022 – 99,115 miles
  • 2021 – 94,815 miles
  • 2020 – 90,151 miles
  • 2019 – 83,747 miles
  • 2018 – 79,645 miles
  • 2017 – 75,632 miles
  • 2016 – 72,134 miles
  • 2015 – 68,010 miles
  • 2014 – 59,943 miles
  • 2013 – 50,409 miles
  • 2012 – 42,589 miles
  • 2010 – 35,607 miles
  • 2009 – 30,370 miles
  • 2008 – 26,036 miles
  • 2007 – 18,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped on inner edge also cracking between treads.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    869612847740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,802 miles (+2,808)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,802 miles
    Test number
    137482108640
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has water leak(dripping of radiator offside)

  3. Pass103,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    659925154880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,994 miles (-1,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    727510577832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,218 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    294781768998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,215 miles (+4,100)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    613460322861
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm top ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance close to minimum requirement advise attention

  7. Pass99,115 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    239795640470
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped on inner edge also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,115 miles (+4,300)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    492528709176
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped on inner edge also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,815 miles (+4,664)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    925082267896
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass90,151 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    425761349786
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail90,151 miles (+6,404)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    994923230142
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass83,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    982974757400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,747 miles (+4,102)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    926329488856
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,645 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    798065289383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,632 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    284435418418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,134 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    494307247224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,010 miles (+8,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    177385315059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,943 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    879290924042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,409 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,409 miles
    Test number
    315440813085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,589 miles (+6,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    406943622073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass35,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,607 miles
    Test number
    483500420431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,607 miles (+5,237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,607 miles
    Test number
    844550520391
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Fail30,370 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    131962569277
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,370 miles (+4,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    612112069239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail26,036 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,036 miles
    Test number
    254558448258
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteTiming chain noisy

  26. Pass26,036 miles (+7,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,036 miles
    Test number
    604288248213
    • NoteTiming chain noisy

  27. Fail18,838 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,838 miles
    Test number
    131385477485
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  28. Pass18,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,838 miles
    Test number
    850365277023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 GMG

Does LB53 GMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 GMG is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 GMG?
The MOT on LB53 GMG is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 GMG done?
LB53 GMG was recorded at 106,802 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has LB53 GMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 GMG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 GMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 GMG find?
LB53 GMG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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