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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration OV05LDF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 01 Aug 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,152 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,444 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres bald on edges
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,404 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- screw in nearside rear tyre.
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- screw in nearside rear tyre.
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,482 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,020 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust flexi & system deteriorated
- both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perished in tread
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perished in tread
- exhaust flexi & system deteriorated
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,175 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,388 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,393 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 28 Jun 202610 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,598 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,598 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,089 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,159 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 28 Jun 202631 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,208 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,453 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 28 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,004 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2009 28 Jun 202614 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,193 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2009 28 Jun 202614 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,193 MI
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OV05LDF was registered on 2005-05-20
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