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SW08FBD
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1248cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FBD
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 44,998 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2026 10 Jun 202630 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 43,334 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 41,310 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024 10 Jun 202615 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 37,404 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023 10 Jun 202614 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 37,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 21,597 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 21,184 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021 10 Jun 202620 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 21,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 19,400 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear exhaust outer skin corroded
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 19,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust outer skin corroded
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 16,281 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 16,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 15,738 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018 10 Jun 20265 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,532 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 14,045 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 12,279 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 10 Jun 20263 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 12,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 10,299 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 10,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 7,655 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 10 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 5,661 MI
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SW08FBD was registered on 2008-06-28
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