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Vauxhall Vivaro

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L29 SMKMOT history

L29 SMK is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 177,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L29 SMK white Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
177,442 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SMK was last recorded at 177,442 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 14,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,167 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,275 miles
Average per year
15,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,442 miles
  • 2025 – 163,167 miles
  • 2024 – 155,016 miles
  • 2023 – 136,474 miles
  • 2022 – 121,537 miles
  • 2021 – 108,478 miles
  • 2020 – 89,144 miles
  • 2019 – 64,408 miles
  • 2018 – 47,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,442 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,442 miles (+14,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    177,442 miles
    Test number
    508256750909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,167 miles (+8,151)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,167 miles
    Test number
    901852864876
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass155,016 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,016 miles
    Test number
    656771560069
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail155,015 miles (+18,541)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    897340851290
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,474 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    588529891568
    • MinorFront Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail136,474 miles (+14,937)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    324957778383
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass121,537 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    406761966294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Fail121,536 miles (+13,058)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,536 miles
    Test number
    487097536269
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass108,478 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    890986031877
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level was below 'min' mark - added 3ltrs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light not working
  10. Fail108,478 miles (+19,334)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    869932861336
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level was below 'min' mark - added 3ltrs
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides large lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light not working
  11. Pass89,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    920732756841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,144 miles (+24,736)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    628850558779
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass64,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,408 miles
    Test number
    169340632295
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Fail64,408 miles (+16,646)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,408 miles
    Test number
    516115428801
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass47,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,762 miles
    Test number
    660102052903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

Questions about L29 SMK

Does L29 SMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SMK is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SMK?
The MOT on L29 SMK is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SMK done?
L29 SMK was recorded at 177,442 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 15,191 miles a year.
Has L29 SMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SMK has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 SMK 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 L29 SMK find?
L29 SMK passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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