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2006 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration GU56FDP
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)
- different size tyres front & rear
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)
- different size tyres front & rear
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,447 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Tyre size different front & rear
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,694 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- both rear back plate corroded
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,121 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,866 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014 23 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,297 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,514 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012 23 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,847 MI
23 Jun 202616 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,847 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,437 MI
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GU56FDP was registered on 2006-09-02
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