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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration RY55ASO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 28 Nov 2024
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,254 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,950 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside front tyre wearing low at inner edges
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,950 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- offside front tyre wearing low at inner edges
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,976 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- general suspension corrosion
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,801 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- general wear and score marks on both front brake discs
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- general wear and score marks on both front brake discs
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,266 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a)) 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
- Nearside Front Inner 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)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,535 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,668 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust rubber mounting missing but the system is still secure
- both front tyres worn on edges
30 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,668 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust rubber mounting missing but the system is still secure
- both front tyres worn on edges
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,194 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- osr tyre bald on inner edge
- osf tyre worn on inner edge
- oil leaks
22 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to holed silencer & was failing (7.3.A.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded adrift of silencer (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer both ends (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- osr tyre bald on inner edge
- osf tyre worn on inner edge
- oil leaks
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
- osf tyre badly worn on inner edge
- nsf tyre worn on edges
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing at both ends (7.1.2)
27 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing at both ends (7.1.2)
- osf tyre badly worn on inner edge
- nsf tyre worn on edges
- corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,434 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015 9 Dec 20145 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,721 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014 26 Nov 201326 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,931 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013 28 Nov 201228 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,931 MI
28 Nov 201229 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,368 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,183 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,444 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 19 Nov 200919 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,444 MI
19 Nov 20093 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,570 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009 3 Dec 20083 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,570 MI
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RY55ASO was registered on 2005-11-30
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