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SL08XKT
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
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- Registration SL08XKT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
8 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,036 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing. (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,361 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,017 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,306 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened H frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 60,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring on cv joint (1.6 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened H frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,799 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,548 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust ,leaking at silencer. exhaust system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust ,leaking at silencer. exhaust system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,347 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,912 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking
- front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
5 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- rear heat shield insecure
- front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,143 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
- front exhaust flex section deterioated
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
- slight drag on both rear brakes
- rear wiper blade deterioated
- front exhaust flex section deterioated
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,568 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,737 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,775 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,426 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SL08XKT was registered on 2008-05-07
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