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SW54MDK
2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
General Information
- Registration SW54MDK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 12 Feb 2020
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,940 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- underside and components corroded
- centre section exhaust corroded
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter burst (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- underside and components corroded
- centre section exhaust corroded
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,108 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Wiper blade torn
- Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Routed incorrectly (3.6.A.3)
- Nearside Front Strut top bearing sticking
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located Due to broken shock absorber (2.4.C.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn (4.1.D.1b)
- Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Wiper blade torn
- Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Routed incorrectly (3.6.A.3)
- Nearside Front Strut top bearing sticking
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,038 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
26 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 40,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,489 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017 15 Jun 202622 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,357 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016 15 Jun 202624 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,636 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 26,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,480 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory 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)
18 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,914 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 15 Jun 202617 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,420 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 15 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,419 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,967 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010 15 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,695 MI
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SW54MDK was registered on 2005-01-31
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