Vauxhall Meriva
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
L18 JSJMOT history
L18 JSJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 9 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 25,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 25,255 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 JSJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 JSJ was last recorded at 25,255 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 25,252 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 25,255 miles
- 2022 – 23,798 miles
- 2021 – 23,108 miles
- 2020 – 22,330 miles
- 2019 – 21,062 miles
- 2018 – 20,147 miles
- 2017 – 19,510 miles
- 2016 – 18,403 miles
- 2015 – 17,182 miles
- 2014 – 15,845 miles
- 2013 – 14,167 miles
- 2012 – 11,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass25,255 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass25,255 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 25,255 miles
- Test number
- 734286682367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail25,252 miles (+1,454)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,252 miles
- Test number
- 714298166576
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by steering rack mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass23,798 miles (+690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 23,798 miles
- Test number
- 273172980151
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass23,108 miles (+778)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 23,108 miles
- Test number
- 683301982444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,330 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 22,330 miles
- Test number
- 143795587647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail22,330 miles (+1,268)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,330 miles
- Test number
- 365817306124
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass21,062 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 21,062 miles
- Test number
- 101231081247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail21,056 miles (+909)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,056 miles
- Test number
- 641144549215
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass20,147 miles (+637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 20,147 miles
- Test number
- 929599353646
- AdvisoryFront brake flex ferrals corroded
Pass19,510 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 19,510 miles
- Test number
- 200769668604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,501 miles (+1,098)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,501 miles
- Test number
- 223116351819
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass18,403 miles (+1,221)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 18,403 miles
- Test number
- 719945115806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,182 miles (+1,337)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 17,182 miles
- Test number
- 556826225119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,845 miles (+1,678)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 15,845 miles
- Test number
- 597776224151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,167 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 14,167 miles
- Test number
- 468860433105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,904 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 11,904 miles
- Test number
- 476967192054
- NoteBoth outer sills not visable due to plastic covers
Fail11,904 miles3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,904 miles
- Test number
- 229677692026
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NoteBattery insercure
- NoteBoth outer sills not visable due to plastic covers
Questions about L18 JSJ
- Does L18 JSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 JSJ expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 JSJ?
- The MOT on L18 JSJ expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 JSJ done?
- L18 JSJ was recorded at 25,255 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 1,002 miles a year.
- Has L18 JSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 JSJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 JSJ 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 L18 JSJ find?
- L18 JSJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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