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2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration SW53HCU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 15 Feb 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,316 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,721 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20267 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,294 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front steering rack end slight play
- engine light on dash
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,835 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- osr tyrewall damaged Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,668 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,636 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,868 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,326 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,781 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside 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)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,699 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010 11 Jun 20264 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,208 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,094 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2008 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,982 MI
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SW53HCU was registered on 2003-12-19
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