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Vauxhall Meriva

Orange · Petrol · 2013 · 1,364 cc

L5 NSTMOT history

L5 NST is an orange petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 18 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L5 NST orange Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,235 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NST was last recorded at 93,235 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 5,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,818 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,417 miles
Average per year
7,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,235 miles
  • 2025 – 87,818 miles
  • 2024 – 81,354 miles
  • 2023 – 78,313 miles
  • 2022 – 74,934 miles
  • 2021 – 70,667 miles
  • 2020 – 66,017 miles
  • 2019 – 56,141 miles
  • 2018 – 45,321 miles
  • 2017 – 35,309 miles
  • 2016 – 23,234 miles
  • 2015 – 13,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    640396033512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,235 miles (+5,417)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    187475179249
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,818 miles (+6,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,818 miles
    Test number
    371137916701
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass81,354 miles (+3,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,354 miles
    Test number
    814453012985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass78,313 miles (+3,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,313 miles
    Test number
    726978207477
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass74,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    356782839241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,934 miles (+4,267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    598845492253
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass70,667 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    397322597502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,017 miles (+9,876)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    860148789492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,141 miles (+10,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    721602100991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front main (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass45,321 miles (+10,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    627987654143
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass35,309 miles (+12,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,309 miles
    Test number
    308791555225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,234 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,234 miles
    Test number
    294637569494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,150 miles
    Test number
    476263485133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NST

Does L5 NST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NST is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NST?
The MOT on L5 NST is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NST done?
L5 NST was recorded at 93,235 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,424 miles a year.
Has L5 NST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NST has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 NST 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 L5 NST find?
L5 NST passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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