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Vauxhall Meriva

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,364 cc

LL12 YAVMOT history

LL12 YAV is a grey petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 117,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

LL12 YAV grey Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
117,960 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 YAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 YAV was last recorded at 117,960 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,960 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,960 miles
  • 2023 – 109,748 miles
  • 2022 – 96,054 miles
  • 2021 – 90,294 miles
  • 2020 – 86,431 miles
  • 2019 – 78,291 miles
  • 2018 – 69,949 miles
  • 2017 – 64,136 miles
  • 2016 – 48,067 miles
  • 2015 – 35,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,960 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight clunk in steering column

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,960 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,960 miles
    Test number
    443959415806
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight clunk in steering column
  2. Fail117,960 miles (+1)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,960 miles
    Test number
    364847096966
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolt loose on subframe (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached central bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail117,959 miles (+8,211)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,959 miles
    Test number
    961681707876
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured bolt loos (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCluths slip rubber missing
  4. Pass109,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    934391345450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail109,748 miles (+13,694)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    153375851260
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,054 miles (+5,760)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,054 miles
    Test number
    291773293058
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass90,294 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    804797998238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,431 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    584823695213
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail86,431 miles (+8,140)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    377405608640
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass78,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,291 miles
    Test number
    822918177968
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail78,291 miles (+8,342)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,291 miles
    Test number
    129883285633
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass69,949 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,949 miles
    Test number
    310713405158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,136 miles (+16,069)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,136 miles
    Test number
    825823505213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,067 miles (+12,647)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    593916365319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,420 miles
    Test number
    168002655104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 YAV

Does LL12 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL12 YAV expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL12 YAV?
The MOT on LL12 YAV expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL12 YAV done?
LL12 YAV was recorded at 117,960 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 8,485 miles a year.
Has LL12 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 YAV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 YAV 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 LL12 YAV find?
LL12 YAV passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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