Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Vivaro

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,994 cc

L70 MPAMOT history

L70 MPA is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

L70 MPA white Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
196,263 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,853 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L70 MPA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MPA was last recorded at 196,263 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 8,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,516 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,747 miles
Average per year
8,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,263 miles
  • 2025 – 187,516 miles
  • 2024 – 175,227 miles
  • 2023 – 163,108 miles
  • 2022 – 161,545 miles
  • 2021 – 156,559 miles
  • 2020 – 151,983 miles
  • 2019 – 146,349 miles
  • 2018 – 139,922 miles
  • 2017 – 136,019 miles
  • 2016 – 134,901 miles
  • 2015 – 96,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,263 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,263 miles (+8,747)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    196,263 miles
    Test number
    436011199949
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass187,516 miles (+12,289)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,516 miles
    Test number
    678127790548
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass175,227 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    175,227 miles
    Test number
    716455884923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail175,171 miles (+12,063)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,171 miles
    Test number
    948479788132
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass163,108 miles (+46)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,108 miles
    Test number
    861986602161
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail163,062 miles (+1,517)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,062 miles
    Test number
    129158410162
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass161,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,545 miles
    Test number
    666772177379
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail161,545 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,545 miles
    Test number
    753052572734
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail161,545 miles (+4,986)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,545 miles
    Test number
    652001816805
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass156,559 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,559 miles
    Test number
    292289917337
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail156,532 miles (+4,549)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,532 miles
    Test number
    346440429718
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass151,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,983 miles
    Test number
    995227513816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,983 miles (+5,634)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,983 miles
    Test number
    529977146657
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass146,349 miles (+6,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,349 miles
    Test number
    343206709655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass139,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    557594537053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,922 miles (+3,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    674287867780
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  17. Pass136,019 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,019 miles
    Test number
    327470469277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass134,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,901 miles
    Test number
    508688264272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,901 miles (+38,349)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,901 miles
    Test number
    540777332929
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass96,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,552 miles
    Test number
    528907315176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 MPA

Does L70 MPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MPA is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 MPA?
The MOT on L70 MPA is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 MPA done?
L70 MPA was recorded at 196,263 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 8,853 miles a year.
Has L70 MPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MPA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 MPA 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 L70 MPA find?
L70 MPA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L70M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.