2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · EA18 LYR
2018 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 35,221 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA18 LYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 35,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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EA18 LYR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Corsa (EA18 LYR) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EA18 LYR Mileage History
- 10/03/202328,039 mi
- 18/03/202430,605 mi+2,566 mi
- 01/04/202533,176 mi+2,571 mi
- 01/04/202533,176 mi
- 09/04/202635,221 mi+2,045 mi
Average of roughly 2,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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