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SW05EFZ
2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EFZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,061 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,886 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive looks like 2 seperate leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive looks like 2 seperate leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,099 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
8 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear lost colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot on full lh lock also gone hard (2.4.G.4e)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy split bbox corroded and bracket missing (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,587 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- different springs fitted to rear
- back box outer skin corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- different springs fitted to rear
- back box outer skin corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,370 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202614 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,868 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 11 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,387 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 11 Jun 202614 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,764 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 11 Jun 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,448 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,180 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,180 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,343 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,343 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,918 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 11 Jun 20265 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW05EFZ was registered on 2005-05-31
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