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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration OV05DZW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 43,819 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 39,665 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 32,030 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 32,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 26,565 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 26,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 20,635 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022 28 Jun 202625 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 19,153 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 18,254 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2020 28 Jun 202623 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 18,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 17,753 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019 28 Jun 202629 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 17,753 MI
28 Jun 202615 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 16,590 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018 28 Jun 202612 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 16,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NEEDS CLEANING AND REGREASEING (2.5.C.1a)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 16,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NEEDS CLEANING AND REGREASEING (2.5.C.1a)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,698 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- ALL FOUR TYRES ARE O.E. (0305) TREAD STARTED TO CRACK - 185/60R15
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 15,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- INSP LAMP ON
- ALL FOUR TYRES ARE O.E. (0305) TREAD STARTED TO CRACK - 185/60R15
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 14,088 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 28 Jun 20269 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 13,179 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 28 Jun 20262 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,720 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014 28 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,318 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 28 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,554 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012 28 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 11,029 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2011 28 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,033 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2010 28 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,853 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2009 28 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!
OV05DZW was registered on 2005-04-14
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