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Vauxhall Meriva

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

S8 MTRMOT history

S8 MTR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

S8 MTR silver Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,441 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MTR was last recorded at 76,441 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,441 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,441 miles
  • 2025 – 73,378 miles
  • 2024 – 70,127 miles
  • 2023 – 67,611 miles
  • 2022 – 64,508 miles
  • 2021 – 62,031 miles
  • 2020 – 59,577 miles
  • 2019 – 57,147 miles
  • 2018 – 51,993 miles
  • 2017 – 45,882 miles
  • 2016 – 40,737 miles
  • 2015 – 38,264 miles
  • 2014 – 29,073 miles
  • 2013 – 23,339 miles
  • 2012 – 16,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,441 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,441 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,441 miles
    Test number
    379214433831
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail76,441 miles (+3,063)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,441 miles
    Test number
    417634819733
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass73,378 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    649018019149
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,378 miles (+3,251)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    487195360991
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2 Rear exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,127 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    881891797015
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail70,127 miles (+2,516)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    216987665899
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass67,611 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    753986366834
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail67,611 miles (+3,103)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    993963771455
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass64,508 miles (+2,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    466065014983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass62,031 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    894489575760
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil on sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail62,031 miles (+2,454)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    837201896848
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil on sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,577 miles (+2,430)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    281625113407
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm plus bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm plus bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,147 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    159478462987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,993 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    247897811175
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail51,993 miles (+6,111)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    822596378446
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass45,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,882 miles
    Test number
    372272150968
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail45,881 miles (+5,144)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,881 miles
    Test number
    910759090369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm, Worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass40,737 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,737 miles
    Test number
    360727602591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,264 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,264 miles
    Test number
    154655160421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,225 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,225 miles
    Test number
    428803085055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,073 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,073 miles
    Test number
    669323794012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,339 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    587902973037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,673 miles
    Test number
    816641902186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 MTR

Does S8 MTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MTR is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 MTR?
The MOT on S8 MTR is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 MTR done?
S8 MTR was recorded at 76,441 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has S8 MTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MTR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 MTR 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 S8 MTR find?
S8 MTR passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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