Vauxhall Meriva
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,398 cc
L18 SMLMOT history
L18 SML is a blue petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 86,241 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 SML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 SML was last recorded at 86,241 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,710 miles · 23 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,531 miles
- Average per year
- 4,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,241 miles
- 2025 – 83,710 miles
- 2024 – 79,584 miles
- 2023 – 74,664 miles
- 2022 – 71,257 miles
- 2021 – 67,581 miles
- 2020 – 63,684 miles
- 2019 – 57,828 miles
- 2018 – 53,527 miles
- 2017 – 48,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,241 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 23 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,241 miles (+2,531)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 86,241 miles
- Test number
- 558375324767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass83,710 miles (+4,126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 83,710 miles
- Test number
- 128046721850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass79,584 miles (+4,920)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 79,584 miles
- Test number
- 616783917981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,664 miles (+3,407)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 74,664 miles
- Test number
- 333197911762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,257 miles (+3,676)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 71,257 miles
- Test number
- 350080538585
- AdvisoryFront exhaust is corroded at flexi joint
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,581 miles (+3,897)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 67,581 miles
- Test number
- 306854279550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust is corroded allover
Pass63,684 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 63,684 miles
- Test number
- 701640779023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,680 miles (+5,852)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,680 miles
- Test number
- 290109442566
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,828 miles
- Test number
- 789018284575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,823 miles (+4,296)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,823 miles
- Test number
- 486540216028
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,527 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 53,527 miles
- Test number
- 619378383925
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,527 miles (+5,454)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,527 miles
- Test number
- 113499523364
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 48,073 miles
- Test number
- 418164888110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 SML
- Does L18 SML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SML is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 SML?
- The MOT on L18 SML is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 SML done?
- L18 SML was recorded at 86,241 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,173 miles a year.
- Has L18 SML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 SML has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on L18 SML 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 SML find?
- L18 SML passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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