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FN56PLX
2006 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
General Information
- Registration FN56PLX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,148 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,971 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,415 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2024 5 Jun 202627 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,070 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
22 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure bumper damage also (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,470 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022 5 Jun 20264 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,936 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,905 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,736 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads 80% worn
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,020 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018 5 Jun 202628 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,680 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,458 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,458 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,855 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 5 Jun 202626 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,740 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,114 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,461 MI
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FN56PLX was registered on 2006-09-30
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