2008 Vauxhall Meriva Life 1.4L Petrol · NM08 ORA
2008 Vauxhall Meriva Life (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 92,277 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA LIFE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NM08 ORA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 92,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NM08 ORA Mileage History
- 17/06/202485,220 mi
- 17/06/202485,220 mi
- 13/06/202588,792 mi+3,572 mi
- 16/06/202588,792 mi
- 19/06/202692,277 mi+3,485 mi
Average of roughly 3,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NM08 ORA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Meriva Life (NM08 ORA) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOWING AT THE FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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