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SW05AOU
2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
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- Registration SW05AOU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
12
Passes
12
Failures
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114 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight play in nearside end of steering rack
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside rear outer sill damaged
16 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Due to engine rattling (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside rear outer sill damaged
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,859 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,335 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018 10 Jun 202614 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,694 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,184 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
24 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,694 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,816 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,309 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,964 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2012 10 Jun 202624 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,237 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2011 10 Jun 202623 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,924 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
18 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,170 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2009 10 Jun 202617 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
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SW05AOU was registered on 2005-04-21
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