Vauxhall Meriva
Brown · Petrol · 2012 · 1,364 cc
L40 GBNMOT history
L40 GBN is a brown petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 92,209 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 GBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,364 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 GBN was last recorded at 92,209 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 11,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,455 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,754 miles
- Average per year
- 6,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,209 miles
- 2025 – 80,455 miles
- 2024 – 72,037 miles
- 2023 – 61,269 miles
- 2022 – 52,164 miles
- 2021 – 45,686 miles
- 2020 – 42,116 miles
- 2019 – 37,033 miles
- 2018 – 32,439 miles
- 2017 – 30,187 miles
- 2016 – 25,619 miles
- 2015 – 20,036 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,209 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,209 miles (+11,754)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 92,209 miles
- Test number
- 635627513271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,455 miles (+186)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 80,455 miles
- Test number
- 905109214669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail80,269 miles (+8,232)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,269 miles
- Test number
- 443501980806
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,037 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 72,037 miles
- Test number
- 107138970802
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail72,033 miles (+10,764)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,033 miles
- Test number
- 119931174846
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass61,269 miles (+9,105)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,269 miles
- Test number
- 913110570627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass52,164 miles (+6,478)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 52,164 miles
- Test number
- 995373157252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,686 miles (+3,570)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 45,686 miles
- Test number
- 187412502183
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,116 miles (+5,083)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 42,116 miles
- Test number
- 822063033658
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 37,033 miles
- Test number
- 210958024078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,033 miles (+4,594)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,033 miles
- Test number
- 829681524612
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 32,439 miles
- Test number
- 949754724830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,439 miles (+2,252)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,439 miles
- Test number
- 944495048061
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass30,187 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 30,187 miles
- Test number
- 455005997101
- 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)
Pass25,619 miles (+5,583)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 25,619 miles
- Test number
- 615111620935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 20,036 miles
- Test number
- 593165329869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 GBN
- Does L40 GBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GBN is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 GBN?
- The MOT on L40 GBN is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 GBN done?
- L40 GBN was recorded at 92,209 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,970 miles a year.
- Has L40 GBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 GBN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 GBN 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 GBN find?
- L40 GBN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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