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2006 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration OV56BYW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 96,069 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027 3 Jul 202630 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,903 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,397 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025 3 Jul 202610 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,356 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024 3 Jul 20266 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,473 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,107 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,058 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,220 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019 3 Jul 202614 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,380 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018 3 Jul 202617 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,380 MI
3 Jul 202614 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,658 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,704 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016 3 Jul 202615 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,704 MI
3 Jul 20267 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,345 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2015 3 Jul 20268 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,278 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 3 Jul 202611 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,048 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012 3 Jul 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,679 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011 3 Jul 202618 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,392 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010 3 Jul 20262 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,392 MI
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OV56BYW was registered on 2006-10-26
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