
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass177,442 miles (+14,275)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 177,442 miles
- Test number
- 508256750909
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass89,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 89,144 miles
- Test number
- 920732756841
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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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