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2006 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration FM06LPL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 15 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,975 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,933 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 4x leaking , both front and both rear , may require attention (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle beam corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may require attention bushes has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may require attention soon , bushes has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- service light is on
- engine oil low level
- both rear brake bake plate corroded
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,481 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,908 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,961 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,287 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,683 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,267 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
3 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,803 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019 5 Jun 20266 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,911 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,575 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,198 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,390 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,847 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,395 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013 5 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,296 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 5 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,455 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 5 Jun 202617 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,282 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010 5 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!
FM06LPL was registered on 2006-07-20
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