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LC04 STJ

2018 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,597 mi
Last recorded49,597 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Meriva29,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 STJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 49,597 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 49,585 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 47/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 47/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 44,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside dip beam starting to work during test customer to monitor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp unit slight damage to mounting

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 35,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,970 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 21,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 15,361 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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LC04 STJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 29,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC04 STJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC04 STJ registered?

LC04 STJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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