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LS08USG
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS08USG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 72,564 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 72,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,135 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 70,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick low on one side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,464 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,287 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,230 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2023Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,817 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,687 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust system flixe pipe damaged but no leak
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering joints has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,267 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight movement in the nearside front steering rack inner joint
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight movement in the nearside front steering rack inner joint
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,338 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019 6 Jun 202628 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,538 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside (2.7.3)
- slight movement in the nearside front steering inner joint with rack
8 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,771 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2017 6 Jun 20268 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,771 MI
6 Jun 202611 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,479 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016 6 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,386 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,560 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2014 6 Jun 20265 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,846 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,424 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 6 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!
LS08USG was registered on 2008-07-01
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