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SW05EBL
2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EBL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 14 Dec 2022
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,793 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,284 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,820 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill
- coolant level low
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill
- coolant level low
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,727 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,627 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,075 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrded (7.1.2)
13 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrded (7.1.2)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,725 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,967 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,607 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,535 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,847 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,068 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,983 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,784 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 11 Jun 20261 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,784 MI
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SW05EBL was registered on 2005-05-26
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