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Vauxhall Meriva

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,364 cc

LP12 DLKMOT history

LP12 DLK is a grey diesel Vauxhall Meriva first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LP12 DLK grey Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,218 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DLK was last recorded at 115,218 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 7,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,999 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,219 miles
Average per year
7,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,218 miles
  • 2025 – 107,999 miles
  • 2024 – 101,627 miles
  • 2023 – 94,020 miles
  • 2022 – 88,409 miles
  • 2021 – 81,745 miles
  • 2020 – 75,157 miles
  • 2019 – 71,132 miles
  • 2018 – 67,765 miles
  • 2017 – 56,642 miles
  • 2016 – 42,332 miles
  • 2015 – 31,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,218 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,218 miles (+7,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    297441693704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,999 miles (+6,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    854128358172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass101,627 miles (+7,607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,627 miles
    Test number
    956111965393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,020 miles (+5,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    998768302974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass88,409 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    402214617780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail88,366 miles (+6,621)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    115664151365
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,745 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    164954009509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,157 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    149921192338
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slightly insecure
  9. Fail75,157 miles (+4,025)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    430132304350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking outer sidewall showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slightly insecure
  10. Pass71,132 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    693310724737
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine electrical light on
  11. Fail71,123 miles (+3,358)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    685873671630
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine electrical light on
  12. Pass67,765 miles (+11,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    420417626851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,642 miles (+14,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,642 miles
    Test number
    750256086168
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass42,332 miles (+10,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    222500546664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass31,529 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    748198395169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP12 DLK

Does LP12 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DLK is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DLK?
The MOT on LP12 DLK is valid until 23 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 DLK done?
LP12 DLK was recorded at 115,218 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,503 miles a year.
Has LP12 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DLK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LP12 DLK 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 DLK find?
LP12 DLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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