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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration SW54NZT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,261 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,386 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- offside rear tyre slightly perished
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- offside rear tyre slightly perished
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,007 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,007 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,063 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,304 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,057 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,713 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,059 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,059 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 split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,546 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,390 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 6 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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SW54NZT was registered on 2005-01-31
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