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OU09ZFN
2009 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OU09ZFN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 08 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
9 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 128,701 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 128,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,569 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
27 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,391 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
30 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,632 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,077 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,103 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,103 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,841 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- body work damaged all around
- winter tyre fitted nearside rear tyre
- rear wiper split/worn
- nearside rear reflector has a slight damage
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside front steering rack mounting area corroded+large hole (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper split/worn
- nearside rear reflector has a slight damage
- winter tyre fitted nearside rear tyre
- body work damaged all around
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,180 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- body work damaged all around+rear bumper damaged/split
- Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (strong advice) front sub-frame from offside mounting area corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- winter tyre fitted to nearside rear
- under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
- raer wiper split/worn
- front reg plate slight damage /cracked
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
28 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,180 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
- winter tyre fitted to nearside rear
- under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
- raer wiper split/worn
- front reg plate slight damage /cracked
- body work damaged all around+rear bumper damaged/split
- Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (strong advice) front sub-frame from offside mounting area corroded (2.2.C.1h)
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,519 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rack arm slight play
2 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rack arm slight play
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,768 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,942 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,680 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 26 Jun 202612 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
31 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,040 MI
26 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,040 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 26 Jun 202630 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OU09ZFN was registered on 2009-07-27
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