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Vauxhall Meriva

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

S40 VSSMOT history

S40 VSS is a black petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

S40 VSS black Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,097 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VSS was last recorded at 77,097 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 5,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,383 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,714 miles
Average per year
4,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,097 miles
  • 2025 – 71,383 miles
  • 2024 – 66,086 miles
  • 2023 – 61,099 miles
  • 2022 – 55,151 miles
  • 2021 – 51,197 miles
  • 2019 – 48,471 miles
  • 2018 – 43,572 miles
  • 2017 – 39,640 miles
  • 2016 – 35,912 miles
  • 2015 – 33,064 miles
  • 2014 – 29,205 miles
  • 2013 – 25,679 miles
  • 2012 – 20,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,097 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,097 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,097 miles
    Test number
    240384189261
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  2. Fail77,093 miles (+5,710)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,093 miles
    Test number
    216057615669
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Pass71,383 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    655190250847
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail71,383 miles (+5,297)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    598042224510
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass66,086 miles (+4,987)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    683104750435
    • MinorTowbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    963630741506
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail61,096 miles (+5,945)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,096 miles
    Test number
    524649021216
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass55,151 miles (+3,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    628802663658
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,197 miles (+2,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    997774994863
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass48,471 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    661566248312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,572 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    125335192951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail43,572 miles (+3,932)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    438669265092
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass39,640 miles (+3,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    332416978649
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass35,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,912 miles
    Test number
    802490596351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,912 miles (+2,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,912 miles
    Test number
    433597440469
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass33,064 miles (+3,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    258575695471
    • NoteRear tyres perished walls

  17. Pass29,205 miles (+3,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,205 miles
    Test number
    726278884105
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  18. Pass25,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    298012593481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,679 miles (+5,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    568512893120
    • FailureNearside 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)

  20. Pass20,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,372 miles
    Test number
    836057082148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 VSS

Does S40 VSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VSS is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 VSS?
The MOT on S40 VSS is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 VSS done?
S40 VSS was recorded at 77,097 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
Has S40 VSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VSS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 VSS 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 S40 VSS find?
S40 VSS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: handbrake has little reserve travel; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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