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AC08FFZ
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AC08FFZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,898 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 98,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,971 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,793 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,918 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,883 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,544 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,430 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- underside has some corrosion
- rear disc worn inner edge
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear disc worn inner edge
- underside has some corrosion
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,165 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust leak on centre box, emissions effected , only just got through emissions test after second fast idle test
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust leak on centre box, emissions effected , only just got through emissions test after second fast idle test
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,742 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018 13 Jun 20266 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,765 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,448 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,448 MI
13 Jun 20269 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,376 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,141 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,872 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,872 MI
13 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,272 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AC08FFZ was registered on 2008-06-19
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