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Vauxhall Corsa

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,229 cc

V18 LEXMOT history

V18 LEX is a grey petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 67,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

V18 LEX grey Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,945 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LEX was last recorded at 67,945 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,210 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,735 miles
Average per year
3,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,945 miles
  • 2025 – 63,210 miles
  • 2024 – 58,540 miles
  • 2023 – 53,598 miles
  • 2022 – 49,732 miles
  • 2021 – 45,627 miles
  • 2020 – 44,102 miles
  • 2019 – 39,092 miles
  • 2018 – 35,915 miles
  • 2017 – 30,399 miles
  • 2016 – 27,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,945 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/ rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,945 miles (+4,735)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    890192142240
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass63,210 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,210 miles
    Test number
    872857640681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    773714533929
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/ rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail62,963 miles (+4,423)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    894637799208
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/ rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass58,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    983869130304
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail58,540 miles (+4,942)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    819254865017
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass53,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,598 miles
    Test number
    496730093870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail53,598 miles (+3,866)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,598 miles
    Test number
    711560145907
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 91% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass49,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    392892593774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,732 miles (+4,105)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    309657155526
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass45,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    449584304807
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge/ brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail45,627 miles (+1,525)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    312321706702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge/ brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear washers inop
  13. Pass44,102 miles (+5,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,102 miles
    Test number
    589074272703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass39,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,092 miles
    Test number
    623731395890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,092 miles (+3,177)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,092 miles
    Test number
    163936432698
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass35,915 miles (+5,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    408299747367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracked
  17. Pass30,399 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    135612434236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    826378617509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake discs/pads worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V18 LEX

Does V18 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 LEX is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 LEX?
The MOT on V18 LEX is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 LEX done?
V18 LEX was recorded at 67,945 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
Has V18 LEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LEX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 LEX 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 V18 LEX find?
V18 LEX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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