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Vauxhall Meriva

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y24 GAYMOT history

Y24 GAY is a black petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 15 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y24 GAY black Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,008 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y24 GAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y24 GAY was last recorded at 111,008 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 6,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,611 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,397 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,008 miles
  • 2024 – 104,611 miles
  • 2022 – 95,131 miles
  • 2021 – 90,228 miles
  • 2019 – 78,532 miles
  • 2018 – 69,448 miles
  • 2017 – 59,365 miles
  • 2015 – 56,971 miles
  • 2014 – 41,327 miles
  • 2013 – 24,772 miles
  • 2012 – 15,592 miles
  • 2011 – 12,654 miles
  • 2010 – 1,635 miles
  • 2009 – 1,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,008 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,008 miles (+6,397)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    269944928373
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,611 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,611 miles
    Test number
    398168204823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,609 miles (+9,478)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    313052937612
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,131 miles (+4,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    467323118665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass90,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    850735789709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail90,228 miles (+11,696)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    676573277606
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,532 miles (+52)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,532 miles
    Test number
    949692352382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp secured by zip ties
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arch liners broken

  8. Fail78,480 miles (+9,032)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    121625728583
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on broken inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp secured by zip ties
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arch liners broken

  9. Pass69,448 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,448 miles
    Test number
    807945334140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and cords nearly visible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt non isofix
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp secured by a zip tie
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and cords nearly visible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount noisy
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arch liners broken, are insecure and are very close to the tyre on full lock

  10. Fail69,448 miles (+10,083)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,448 miles
    Test number
    984066213368
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and cords nearly visible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt non isofix
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp secured by a zip tie
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and cords nearly visible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arch liners broken, are insecure and are very close to the tyre on full lock

  11. Pass59,365 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    880047181762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    629061945190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail56,971 miles (+15,644)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    537771745189
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,327 miles
    Test number
    859169634122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,327 miles (+16,555)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,327 miles
    Test number
    948656234126
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,772 miles (+9,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,772 miles
    Test number
    915594233168
    • 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)

  17. Pass15,592 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,592 miles
    Test number
    269616322483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass12,654 miles (+11,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,654 miles
    Test number
    179365541106
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass1,635 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    1,635 miles
    Test number
    660297660192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail1,608 miles (+348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,608 miles
    Test number
    561262550189
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  21. Pass1,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    1,260 miles
    Test number
    371114479254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y24 GAY

Does Y24 GAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y24 GAY is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y24 GAY?
The MOT on Y24 GAY is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y24 GAY done?
Y24 GAY was recorded at 111,008 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has Y24 GAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y24 GAY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y24 GAY 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 Y24 GAY find?
Y24 GAY passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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