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Vauxhall Meriva

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 TKZMOT history

LR08 TKZ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

LR08 TKZ blue Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
95,196 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 TKZ was last recorded at 95,196 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 3,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,932 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,264 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,196 miles
  • 2024 – 91,932 miles
  • 2023 – 87,217 miles
  • 2022 – 82,790 miles
  • 2021 – 80,824 miles
  • 2020 – 79,599 miles
  • 2019 – 77,921 miles
  • 2018 – 73,539 miles
  • 2017 – 66,473 miles
  • 2016 – 61,265 miles
  • 2015 – 57,133 miles
  • 2014 – 51,487 miles
  • 2013 – 45,469 miles
  • 2012 – 39,259 miles
  • 2011 – 36,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,196 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,196 miles (+3,264)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,196 miles
    Test number
    956283283440
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass91,932 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,932 miles
    Test number
    796987265447
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail91,923 miles (+4,706)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    852745645277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    485751635057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,217 miles (+4,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    112503715069
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass82,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    212967560402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,790 miles (+1,966)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    772522106976
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass80,824 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    543228430436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    257668889395
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail79,599 miles (+1,678)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    781848763185
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,921 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,921 miles
    Test number
    798922951707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,539 miles (+7,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,539 miles
    Test number
    569584080757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass66,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,473 miles
    Test number
    820084150886
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked/perished

  14. Fail66,473 miles (+5,208)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,473 miles
    Test number
    575738342103
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked/perished

  15. Pass61,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    187438268120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,265 miles (+4,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    520061744067
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass57,133 miles (+5,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    976276285004
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  18. Pass51,487 miles (+6,018)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    125057464084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,469 miles (+6,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    599955083085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,259 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    707787762034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,113 miles
    Test number
    196419961413
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail36,113 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,113 miles
    Test number
    399848661004
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 TKZ

Does LR08 TKZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 TKZ expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TKZ?
The MOT on LR08 TKZ expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 TKZ done?
LR08 TKZ was recorded at 95,196 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has LR08 TKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TKZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 TKZ 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 LR08 TKZ find?
LR08 TKZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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