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SW05HXL
2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
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- Registration SW05HXL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 15 Aug 2018
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
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134 Total Defects Recorded
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,625 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear body damage
- corrosion to various components and structure under body some advanced and in prescribed area
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside steering rack end worn
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- EML light illuminated
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside steering rack end worn
- EML light illuminated
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- corrosion to various components and structure under body some advanced and in prescribed area
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear body damage
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside rear tyre cracked and perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Engine light on
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside rear tyre cracked and perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Engine light on
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,264 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,800 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,800 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,333 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,444 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,669 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,908 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
22 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,087 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,766 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW05HXL was registered on 2005-06-22
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