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OV05LBN
2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV05LBN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,449 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coolant leak from front N/S
24 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coolant leak from front N/S
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,798 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,075 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,913 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,046 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,504 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,159 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020 28 Jun 202610 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,180 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019 28 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,191 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,191 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,976 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017 28 Jun 20266 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,042 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 28 Jun 202628 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,764 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202628 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,574 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,144 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 28 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,896 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012 28 Jun 20264 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,914 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,522 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,071 MI
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OV05LBN was registered on 2005-06-02
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