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Vauxhall Meriva

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

LX09 TPUMOT history

LX09 TPU is a black petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

LX09 TPU black Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
125,417 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 TPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 TPU was last recorded at 125,417 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 3,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,796 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,621 miles
Average per year
7,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,417 miles
  • 2024 – 121,796 miles
  • 2023 – 114,625 miles
  • 2022 – 107,428 miles
  • 2021 – 100,808 miles
  • 2020 – 96,177 miles
  • 2019 – 90,058 miles
  • 2018 – 82,199 miles
  • 2017 – 73,408 miles
  • 2016 – 67,338 miles
  • 2015 – 61,961 miles
  • 2014 – 50,526 miles
  • 2013 – 40,893 miles
  • 2012 – 31,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid release not working (unable to open)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,417 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    813866528788
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,417 miles (+3,621)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    242015883809
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,796 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,796 miles
    Test number
    622139284247
    • AdvisoryBoot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid release not working (unable to open) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,683 miles (+7,058)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,683 miles
    Test number
    188682441112
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid release not working (unable to open) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,625 miles (+158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,625 miles
    Test number
    667284951578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail114,467 miles (+7,039)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,467 miles
    Test number
    339499342141
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,428 miles (+6,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,428 miles
    Test number
    879019899004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,808 miles (+4,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,808 miles
    Test number
    282909378378
    • 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))

  9. Pass96,177 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,177 miles
    Test number
    196843087556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,058 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,058 miles
    Test number
    826281227422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,199 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    101883515082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail82,179 miles (+8,771)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,179 miles
    Test number
    150452541070
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass73,408 miles (+6,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,408 miles
    Test number
    165878653902
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass67,338 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,338 miles
    Test number
    859821314173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,961 miles (+11,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,961 miles
    Test number
    968305075069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    525074874086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail50,526 miles (+9,633)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    365714674094
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass40,893 miles (+9,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    889978973082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,830 miles
    Test number
    136297772471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 TPU

Does LX09 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX09 TPU expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX09 TPU?
The MOT on LX09 TPU expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX09 TPU done?
LX09 TPU was recorded at 125,417 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 7,186 miles a year.
Has LX09 TPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 TPU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 TPU 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 LX09 TPU find?
LX09 TPU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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