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2009 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration SC09PAO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,577 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre treads worn
- slight wear in both front steering arms
- slight play in both rear axle bushes
- slight play in both front drop link arms
- slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
- all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded
17 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in both rear axle bushes
- slight wear in both front steering arms
- slight play in both front drop link arms
- slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
- both front tyre treads worn
- all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,470 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heatshield insecure
- all 4 brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
- both front a.b.s rings corroded
- slight play in both front drop link arms
- oil leak around engine
- exhaust system weak/corroded
31 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine lamp on
- slight play in both front drop link arms
- oil leak around engine
- all 4 brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
- exhaust system weak/corroded
- exhaust heatshield insecure
- both front a.b.s rings corroded
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,822 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED
- ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
- OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE
- FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
- BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED ON INNER FACE
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED
- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN
- OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE
- ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
- FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
- BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED ON INNER FACE
7 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,566 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND WEAK
- BOTH FRONT DROP LINK ARMS WORN/SHOWING PLAY
- OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE
- INNER FACE OF BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,217 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2015 12 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,941 MI
12 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,941 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 12 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,366 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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SC09PAO was registered on 2009-06-29
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