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Vauxhall Meriva

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,686 cc

LP12 DKFMOT history

LP12 DKF is a silver diesel Vauxhall Meriva first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LP12 DKF silver Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,617 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DKF was last recorded at 162,617 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,113 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,504 miles
Average per year
10,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,617 miles
  • 2025 – 155,113 miles
  • 2024 – 144,211 miles
  • 2023 – 133,139 miles
  • 2022 – 120,549 miles
  • 2021 – 114,450 miles
  • 2020 – 110,698 miles
  • 2019 – 98,442 miles
  • 2018 – 83,530 miles
  • 2017 – 70,438 miles
  • 2016 – 55,841 miles
  • 2015 – 41,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tankRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,617 miles
    Test number
    709079612300
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,617 miles (+7,504)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,617 miles
    Test number
    373462340042
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,113 miles
    Test number
    840367044949
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail155,113 miles (+10,902)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,113 miles
    Test number
    880922046935
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,211 miles
    Test number
    758130064376
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear dampness around fuel tank

  6. Fail144,211 miles (+11,072)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,211 miles
    Test number
    758312748810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear dampness around fuel tank

  7. Pass133,139 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,139 miles
    Test number
    749084308179
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,139 miles (+12,590)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,139 miles
    Test number
    549810267189
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,549 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,549 miles
    Test number
    807088297337
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail120,536 miles (+6,086)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,536 miles
    Test number
    228499739650
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,450 miles
    Test number
    989865447404
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank

  12. Fail114,450 miles (+3,752)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,450 miles
    Test number
    165733177916
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank

  13. Pass110,698 miles (+12,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    483427227557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass98,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    580233269990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk corroded and has ridges on the face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Fail98,442 miles (+14,912)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    122080333093
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk corroded and has ridges on the face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass83,530 miles (+13,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    273420934345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass70,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    665361479379
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Fail70,438 miles (+14,597)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    380182058225
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  19. Pass55,841 miles (+13,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    303425897696
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  20. Pass41,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    634292637932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  21. Fail41,860 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    778204202226
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing centre seat belt stalk (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside inner side light not working
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryTracking

Questions about LP12 DKF

Does LP12 DKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DKF is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DKF?
The MOT on LP12 DKF is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DKF done?
LP12 DKF was recorded at 162,617 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 10,964 miles a year.
Has LP12 DKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DKF has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 DKF 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 LP12 DKF find?
LP12 DKF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: dampness around fuel tank; oil leak, but not excessive.

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