Vauxhall Meriva
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
V8 SBJMOT history
V8 SBJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 93,631 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 SBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 SBJ was last recorded at 93,631 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,721 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,910 miles
- Average per year
- 3,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,631 miles
- 2025 – 85,721 miles
- 2024 – 82,532 miles
- 2023 – 80,069 miles
- 2022 – 78,280 miles
- 2021 – 75,141 miles
- 2020 – 72,910 miles
- 2019 – 69,094 miles
- 2018 – 65,314 miles
- 2017 – 63,170 miles
- 2016 – 60,252 miles
- 2015 – 57,704 miles
- 2014 – 55,432 miles
- 2013 – 52,131 miles
- 2012 – 49,680 miles
- 2011 – 48,477 miles
- 2010 – 45,165 miles
- 2009 – 42,788 miles
- 2008 – 40,490 miles
- 2007 – 35,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,631 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside front wing has accident damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,631 miles (+7,910)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 93,631 miles
- Test number
- 554172362122
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 85,721 miles
- Test number
- 890882102477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,721 miles (+3,189)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,721 miles
- Test number
- 985631650555
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass82,532 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 82,532 miles
- Test number
- 837699308113
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail82,531 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,531 miles
- Test number
- 249727950708
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,069 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 80,069 miles
- Test number
- 769950168247
- AdvisoryNearside front wing has accident damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail80,067 miles (+1,787)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,067 miles
- Test number
- 586946993786
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front wing has accident damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,280 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 78,280 miles
- Test number
- 518233757146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,280 miles (+3,139)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,280 miles
- Test number
- 693594159676
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,141 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 75,141 miles
- Test number
- 188680268106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,140 miles (+2,230)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,140 miles
- Test number
- 663785306963
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,910 miles (+3,816)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 72,910 miles
- Test number
- 496372515073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,094 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,094 miles
- Test number
- 972008424543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,314 miles (+2,144)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,314 miles
- Test number
- 240034907359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,170 miles (+2,918)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 63,170 miles
- Test number
- 365636375730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,252 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 60,252 miles
- Test number
- 820548274178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 57,704 miles
- Test number
- 458293615115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,704 miles (+2,272)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,704 miles
- Test number
- 925233215138
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass55,432 miles (+3,301)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,432 miles
- Test number
- 529224714181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,131 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,131 miles
- Test number
- 715462013111
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass52,131 miles (+2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,131 miles
- Test number
- 886262213149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 49,680 miles
- Test number
- 956826512183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,680 miles (+1,203)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,680 miles
- Test number
- 885946212173
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- FailureOffside 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)
Pass48,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 48,477 miles
- Test number
- 668010221138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,477 miles (+3,312)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,477 miles
- Test number
- 415999111129
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass45,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 45,165 miles
- Test number
- 440177000144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,165 miles (+2,377)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,165 miles
- Test number
- 732957500165
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass42,788 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 42,788 miles
- Test number
- 611259519124
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail42,788 miles (+2,298)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,788 miles
- Test number
- 930589819163
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass40,490 miles (+4,779)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 40,490 miles
- Test number
- 491046018160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 35,711 miles
- Test number
- 971385707289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 SBJ
- Does V8 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 SBJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 SBJ?
- The MOT on V8 SBJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 SBJ done?
- V8 SBJ was recorded at 93,631 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
- Has V8 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 SBJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 SBJ 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 V8 SBJ find?
- V8 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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