# KB53NRO — VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT History & Vehicle Check KB53NRO is a Gold VAUXHALL MERIVA, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2004-02-17. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for KB53NRO — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | KB53NRO | | Make | VAUXHALL | | Model | MERIVA | | Colour | Gold | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1796cc | | First registered | 2004-02-17 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-03-09 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 16 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 68.75% - Total defects recorded: 69 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2017-02-18 08:36:46 | PASSED | 102,710 MI | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 | | 2017-02-18 08:36:45 | FAILED | 102,710 MI | — | | 2016-03-04 13:39:04 | PASSED | 100,150 MI | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 | | 2016-03-04 11:52:00 | FAILED | 100,150 MI | — | | 2015-03-09 11:19:13 | PASSED | 96,741 MI | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 | | 2015-03-06 12:49:54 | FAILED | 96,741 MI | — | | 2014-03-10 15:40:15 | PASSED | 91,420 MI | 2015-03-09 00:00:00 | | 2014-03-10 08:49:50 | FAILED | 91,470 MI | — | | 2013-02-09 07:47:06 | PASSED | 85,016 MI | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 | | 2012-02-27 14:02:40 | PASSED | 77,382 MI | 2013-02-28 00:00:00 | | 2011-02-21 13:45:35 | FAILED | 70,591 MI | — | | 2011-02-21 13:45:35 | PASSED | 70,591 MI | 2012-02-28 00:00:00 | | 2010-02-08 14:06:51 | PASSED | 59,410 MI | 2011-02-28 00:00:00 | | 2009-02-21 08:43:36 | PASSED | 49,211 MI | 2010-02-28 00:00:00 | | 2008-02-29 15:04:28 | PASSED | 40,046 MI | 2009-02-28 00:00:00 | | 2007-02-09 11:42:57 | PASSED | 32,588 MI | 2008-02-17 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2017-02-18 08:36:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2017-02-18 08:36:45 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) **2016-03-04 13:39:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: slight play in both steering rack inner joints - ADVISORY: both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( 2 pipes) (3.6.B.2c) **2016-03-04 11:52:00 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: slight play in both steering rack inner joints - ADVISORY: both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( 2 pipes) (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Offside 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) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2015-03-09 11:19:13 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - USER ENTERED: Observations only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. - USER ENTERED: Both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding **2015-03-06 12:49:54 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - USER ENTERED: Observations only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. - USER ENTERED: Both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding **2014-03-10 08:49:50 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2013-02-09 07:47:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2011-02-21 13:45:35 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - PRS: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2011-02-21 13:45:35 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2010-02-08 14:06:51 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2008-02-29 15:04:28 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: front tyres wearing inner edges ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for KB53NRO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KB53NRO. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.