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Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

L20 BMHMOT history

L20 BMH is a blue diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 6 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,804 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BMH was last recorded at 171,804 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,149 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,655 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,804 miles
  • 2025 – 167,149 miles
  • 2024 – 160,909 miles
  • 2023 – 157,162 miles
  • 2022 – 150,075 miles
  • 2021 – 144,368 miles
  • 2020 – 138,532 miles
  • 2019 – 138,227 miles
  • 2017 – 134,267 miles
  • 2016 – 131,438 miles
  • 2015 – 128,476 miles
  • 2014 – 119,165 miles
  • 2013 – 108,165 miles
  • 2012 – 98,275 miles
  • 2011 – 86,789 miles
  • 2009 – 59,043 miles
  • 2008 – 43,504 miles
  • 2007 – 24,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing VERY close on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,804 miles (+4,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,804 miles
    Test number
    705085198818
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass167,149 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,149 miles
    Test number
    353293197244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing VERY close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail167,142 miles (+6,233)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,142 miles
    Test number
    372320443985
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing VERY close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass160,909 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    968206686348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT + OFFSIDE FRONT OUTRIGGERS / JACKING POINTS

  5. Fail160,905 miles (+3,743)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,905 miles
    Test number
    123535441314
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS / JACKING POINTS

  6. Pass157,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,162 miles
    Test number
    108521203037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,162 miles (+7,087)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,162 miles
    Test number
    991817804548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass150,075 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    182377103307
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK ON ENGINE

  9. Fail150,062 miles (+5,694)3 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,062 miles
    Test number
    995161080834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK ON ENGINE

  10. Pass144,368 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,368 miles
    Test number
    817347819354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail144,367 miles (+5,835)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,367 miles
    Test number
    689744675772
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass138,532 miles (+305)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,532 miles
    Test number
    718288097169
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass138,227 miles (+3,960)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    565670867187
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper slight damage / cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass134,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,267 miles
    Test number
    135235275702
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail134,267 miles (+2,829)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,267 miles
    Test number
    168816348223
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass131,438 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,438 miles
    Test number
    880014170119
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear stablisers corroded

  17. Fail131,436 miles (+2,960)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,436 miles
    Test number
    899092565618
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear stablisers corroded
    • AdvisoryEcu light on

  18. Pass128,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,476 miles
    Test number
    839019536848
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail128,462 miles (+9,297)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    183848258823
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass119,165 miles (+11,000)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    358557424478
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lense damaged

  21. Pass108,165 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,165 miles
    Test number
    889767823244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Fail108,165 miles (+9,890)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,165 miles
    Test number
    778847123290
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass98,275 miles (+11,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,275 miles
    Test number
    979456332282
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass86,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    346394941269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail86,788 miles (+27,745)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    677134641270
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass59,043 miles (+15,539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    330765679237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,504 miles
    Test number
    411338898263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,500 miles (+19,471)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,500 miles
    Test number
    954728798261
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    443153557283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,029 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    963993357246
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L20 BMH

Does L20 BMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BMH is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BMH?
The MOT on L20 BMH is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BMH done?
L20 BMH was recorded at 171,804 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has L20 BMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BMH has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 BMH 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 L20 BMH find?
L20 BMH passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s d bushes; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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