Vauxhall Meriva
Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LX56 RCFMOT history
LX56 RCF is a purple petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,703 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 72,703 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 RCF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 RCF was last recorded at 72,703 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 2,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 69,793 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,910 miles
- Average per year
- 3,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,703 miles
- 2024 – 69,793 miles
- 2023 – 66,496 miles
- 2022 – 63,352 miles
- 2021 – 60,184 miles
- 2020 – 58,064 miles
- 2018 – 56,365 miles
- 2017 – 53,464 miles
- 2016 – 50,921 miles
- 2015 – 48,166 miles
- 2014 – 44,623 miles
- 2013 – 42,796 miles
- 2012 – 39,565 miles
- 2011 – 34,679 miles
- 2010 – 27,448 miles
- 2009 – 18,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner edges corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Bonnet stay retaining clip missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust mounting defective both rear hangers broken off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal weeping
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,703 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 72,703 miles
- Test number
- 786824137853
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail72,703 miles (+2,910)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,703 miles
- Test number
- 499387322834
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread deep cracks & low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,793 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,793 miles
- Test number
- 966040011502
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet stay retaining clip missing
Fail69,790 miles (+3,294)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,790 miles
- Test number
- 729026283629
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi & central sections (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet stay retaining clip missing
- AdvisorySpeedometer poorly illuminated
Pass66,496 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 66,496 miles
- Test number
- 948730314773
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail66,491 miles (+3,139)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,491 miles
- Test number
- 475053574899
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,352 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 63,352 miles
- Test number
- 122592497267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracked & tread low on edges & side wall cut
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail63,351 miles (+3,167)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,351 miles
- Test number
- 550630523973
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracked & tread low on edges & side wall cut
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,184 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 60,184 miles
- Test number
- 367959406700
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail60,182 miles (+2,118)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,182 miles
- Test number
- 747966559930
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,064 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 58,064 miles
- Test number
- 326972981108
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,061 miles (+1,696)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 58,061 miles
- Test number
- 977685031239
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,365 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 56,365 miles
- Test number
- 949971355091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,350 miles (+2,886)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,350 miles
- Test number
- 335224611533
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working dipped (4.2.1 (a))
Pass53,464 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,464 miles
- Test number
- 880002624956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,450 miles (+2,529)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,450 miles
- Test number
- 485342943622
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 50,921 miles
- Test number
- 169002712224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,921 miles (+2,755)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,921 miles
- Test number
- 421242796520
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass48,166 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 48,166 miles
- Test number
- 229772035209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,148 miles (+3,525)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,148 miles
- Test number
- 475060835219
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass44,623 miles (+1,827)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 44,623 miles
- Test number
- 626845324231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,796 miles (+3,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,796 miles
- Test number
- 527555623279
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail39,565 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,565 miles
- Test number
- 346402422212
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteO/s h/lamp glazing
Pass39,565 miles (+4,886)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 39,565 miles
- Test number
- 479692522206
- NoteO/s h/lamp glazing
Pass34,679 miles (+7,231)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 34,679 miles
- Test number
- 949620221265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,448 miles (+8,877)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,448 miles
- Test number
- 310526030411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,571 miles
- Test number
- 883036939287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX56 RCF
- Does LX56 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX56 RCF expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 RCF?
- The MOT on LX56 RCF expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX56 RCF done?
- LX56 RCF was recorded at 72,703 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
- Has LX56 RCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 RCF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX56 RCF 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 LX56 RCF find?
- LX56 RCF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear corroded inner edges; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear corroded; nearside rear lamp lens damaged, and 1 more.
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