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2009 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration AV09FZF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 112,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,298 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak airbox pipe not connected (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,029 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,559 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,174 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,376 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 13 Jun 202611 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,328 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,455 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,091 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,091 MI
13 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,122 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box slight blow. (7.1.2)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,638 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- cuts in sidewalls and tread of rear tyres
20 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,184 MI
13 Jun 202620 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,184 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,517 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,922 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,034 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV09FZF was registered on 2009-03-20
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