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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration DF05CSV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 06 Mar 2023
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,089 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Reason(s) for failure
- gear box oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- gear box oil leak Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,671 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,311 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021 19 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,860 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Engine covers/Under trays fitted
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,732 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge slightly
- Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60-15 (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge slightly
- Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge slightly
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,384 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear wishbone bushes split
- centre exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged
2 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint + boot split (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Direction indicator not working all 3 inop (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket snapped (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres low tread and bald on inner edge
- centre exhaust silencer corroded
- both rear wishbone bushes split
- Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged
27 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,640 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust back box hanger broken
- Nearside front rack end has slight play
- Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
- Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
- Offside rear seat belt buckle plastic surround missing
27 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
- Nearside front rack end has slight play
- Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
- Exhaust back box hanger broken
- Offside rear seat belt buckle plastic surround missing
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,626 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,656 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,656 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,339 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014 19 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,315 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,282 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012 19 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,617 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2011 19 Jun 202624 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
11 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,971 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2010 19 Jun 202611 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
16 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,979 MI
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DF05CSV was registered on 2005-04-19
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