Vauxhall Meriva
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,364 cc
LL08 KOWMOT history
LL08 KOW is a black petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 106,992 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 KOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,364 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 KOW was last recorded at 106,992 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,397 miles · 13 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,595 miles
- Average per year
- 6,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,992 miles
- 2024 – 104,397 miles
- 2023 – 103,746 miles
- 2022 – 103,157 miles
- 2021 – 96,473 miles
- 2019 – 85,641 miles
- 2018 – 76,363 miles
- 2017 – 67,783 miles
- 2016 – 58,775 miles
- 2015 – 48,964 miles
- 2014 – 39,788 miles
- 2013 – 30,404 miles
- 2012 – 23,295 miles
- 2011 – 15,459 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,992 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,992 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 106,992 miles
- Test number
- 725952293736
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,397 miles (+651)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 104,397 miles
- Test number
- 620378344070
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))
Pass103,746 miles (+589)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 103,746 miles
- Test number
- 139612825029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,157 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 103,157 miles
- Test number
- 747018558315
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
Fail103,131 miles (+6,658)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,131 miles
- Test number
- 178901765912
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,473 miles (+10,832)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,473 miles
- Test number
- 679986677766
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,641 miles (+9,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 85,641 miles
- Test number
- 524660136690
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,363 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,363 miles
- Test number
- 254143710784
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,363 miles (+8,580)1 dangerous2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,363 miles
- Test number
- 463408681158
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,783 miles (+9,008)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,783 miles
- Test number
- 468558872995
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished in tread
- AdvisoryCentre seat belt not tested due to child seats covering buckle
- AdvisoryEngine noise from alternator belt area
Pass58,775 miles (+9,811)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,775 miles
- Test number
- 617010463956
- DangerousF/ tyres worn on edge
- AdvisoryDiscs worn
Pass48,964 miles (+9,176)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 48,964 miles
- Test number
- 559294485153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,788 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,788 miles
- Test number
- 539217594139
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,788 miles (+9,384)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 39,788 miles
- Test number
- 616077294143
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail30,404 miles1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,404 miles
- Test number
- 219548773460
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear tyres have badly perished side walls
- NoteN/s/f tyre bald outer edge
- NoteRear seat belts not tested due to child seats
Pass30,404 miles (+7,109)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 30,404 miles
- Test number
- 237298673445
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear tyres have badly perished side walls
- NoteN/s/f tyre bald outer edge
- NoteRear seat belts not tested due to child seats
Pass23,295 miles (+7,836)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 23,295 miles
- Test number
- 605584592101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,459 miles (+348)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 15,459 miles
- Test number
- 408179281141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,111 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 15,111 miles
- Test number
- 849521651117
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail15,111 miles3 failures4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,111 miles
- Test number
- 775891951163
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LL08 KOW
- Does LL08 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 KOW is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 KOW?
- The MOT on LL08 KOW is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 KOW done?
- LL08 KOW was recorded at 106,992 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,290 miles a year.
- Has LL08 KOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 KOW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL08 KOW 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 LL08 KOW find?
- LL08 KOW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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