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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration GV55SFO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,496 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,938 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021 22 Jun 202616 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity boot slightly split
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,293 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020 22 Jun 202627 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,130 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,466 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,526 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017 22 Jun 202627 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,855 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded long (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded long (3.6.B.2c)
16 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded long (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded long (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,373 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,573 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,760 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,760 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,176 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,480 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
26 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,480 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,932 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2010 22 Jun 202625 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,932 MI
22 Jun 202620 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,587 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2009 22 Jun 202620 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GV55SFO was registered on 2005-09-29
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