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2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration VO53CVM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 29 Oct 2020
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,791 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,134 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- pedal rubbers ,some wear
- intermitent fault on starting engine
- Offside Rear door stay mount inside door split away from door
- Nearside Rear handbrake ,slower to come on
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split wide open (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake ,slower to come on
- pedal rubbers ,some wear
- intermitent fault on starting engine
- Offside Rear door stay mount inside door split away from door
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,417 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
11 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,641 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 3mm nearside front tyre
- offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge
- exhaust system starting to corrode
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,641 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system starting to corrode
- 3mm nearside front tyre
- offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,190 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,033 MI
11 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,033 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,147 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,147 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,649 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,616 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 11 Jun 20265 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,616 MI
11 Jun 202620 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,566 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
9 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,820 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
9 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,120 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,120 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
20 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,867 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,920 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VO53CVM was registered on 2003-10-20
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