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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,998 cc

L40 FRUMOT history

L40 FRU is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 21 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L40 FRU silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,384 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 FRU was last recorded at 157,384 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,384 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,384 miles
  • 2024 – 156,559 miles
  • 2023 – 153,121 miles
  • 2022 – 148,561 miles
  • 2021 – 146,682 miles
  • 2020 – 143,175 miles
  • 2019 – 139,283 miles
  • 2018 – 133,177 miles
  • 2017 – 124,311 miles
  • 2016 – 114,545 miles
  • 2015 – 109,809 miles
  • 2014 – 99,348 miles
  • 2013 – 87,682 miles
  • 2012 – 73,724 miles
  • 2011 – 57,670 miles
  • 2010 – 46,646 miles
  • 2009 – 37,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes above fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,384 miles
    Test number
    237512524834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail157,384 miles (+825)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,384 miles
    Test number
    717826157835
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to leak. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass156,559 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,559 miles
    Test number
    253568224027
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail156,528 miles (+3,407)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,528 miles
    Test number
    481162311261
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,121 miles (+4,560)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,121 miles
    Test number
    207720711870
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,561 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,561 miles
    Test number
    951123515167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,682 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,682 miles
    Test number
    191042918735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass143,175 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,175 miles
    Test number
    651938603489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail143,172 miles (+3,889)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,172 miles
    Test number
    634274042248
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass139,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    742971299769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,283 miles (+6,106)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    568398317183
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass133,177 miles (+8,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,177 miles
    Test number
    372893132565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass124,311 miles (+9,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,311 miles
    Test number
    723385177735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass114,545 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    118674731639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,809 miles
    Test number
    956160795107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail109,809 miles (+10,461)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,809 miles
    Test number
    239869185470
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass99,348 miles (+11,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,348 miles
    Test number
    608838764156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass87,682 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    335930203457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail87,337 miles (+13,613)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,337 miles
    Test number
    937352093117
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass73,724 miles (+255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,724 miles
    Test number
    408138492146
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail73,469 miles (+15,799)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    339181392108
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass57,670 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,670 miles
    Test number
    228860201298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    347991611159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,568 miles (+9,922)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    206740211180
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass46,646 miles (+8,919)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,646 miles
    Test number
    980796890057
    • NoteEML-AIRBAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN
    • NoteFRONT REG PLATE CRACKED
    • NoteREAR TYRES PERISHED 5MM
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
    • NoteSPARE TYRE LOW IN TREAD

  26. Pass37,727 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,727 miles
    Test number
    521760789043
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on edges.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and pitted.
    • NoteRear brake pads 80% worn.

Questions about L40 FRU

Does L40 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 FRU is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 FRU?
The MOT on L40 FRU is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 FRU done?
L40 FRU was recorded at 157,384 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
Has L40 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 FRU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 FRU 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 L40 FRU find?
L40 FRU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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