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VAUXHALL

MERIVA LIFE 8V · Black

SN04 RPJ
VAUXHALL SN04 RPJ
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Mar 2026
First reg1 Jul 2004
Mileage140,067 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Mar 2026

Vehicle age

22 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 September 2025.

PASSED · 27 Mar 2025
Test date27 Mar 2025
Expiry30 Mar 2026
Test number990228268824
Mileage140,067 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Mar 2025
Test date27 Mar 2025
Expiry—
Test number486705330527
Mileage140,067 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (185.60.15) (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2024
Test date19 Mar 2024
Expiry30 Mar 2025
Test number184816863784
Mileage137,264 mi
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry30 Mar 2024
Test number281043520465
Mileage135,044 mi
FAILED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry—
Test number722071761069
Mileage135,044 mi
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2022
Test date14 Mar 2022
Expiry30 Mar 2023
Test number579329098466
Mileage130,510 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2021
Test date31 Mar 2021
Expiry30 Mar 2022
Test number640527649368
Mileage125,579 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 31 Mar 2021
Test date31 Mar 2021
Expiry—
Test number759805028206
Mileage125,579 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 2 Mar 2020
Test date2 Mar 2020
Expiry30 Mar 2021
Test number921909267526
Mileage122,921 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2019
Test date7 Mar 2019
Expiry30 Mar 2020
Test number585277669559
Mileage117,749 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 5 Mar 2019
Test date5 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number759585686524
Mileage117,719 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry30 Mar 2019
Test number136848607263
Mileage112,398 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry30 Mar 2018
Test number100977972671
Mileage107,198 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryboth centre exhaust mounts perished
FAILED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number213869639926
Mileage107,198 mi
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryboth centre exhaust mounts perished
PASSED · 31 Mar 2016
Test date31 Mar 2016
Expiry30 Mar 2017
Test number634026288997
Mileage102,426 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisorychild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisorynearside front tyre sidewall damaged and tread wearing on outer edge
FAILED · 31 Mar 2016
Test date31 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number654837169470
Mileage102,426 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisorychild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisorynearside front tyre sidewall damaged and tread wearing on outer edge
PASSED · 4 Mar 2015
Test date4 Mar 2015
Expiry3 Mar 2016
Test number619463565072
Mileage97,065 mi
User EnteredN/S SIDE REPEATER COVER MISSING
FAILED · 3 Mar 2015
Test date3 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number117562865043
Mileage97,059 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredN/S SIDE REPEATER COVER MISSING
User EnteredO/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODING
PASSED · 27 Feb 2014
Test date27 Feb 2014
Expiry1 Mar 2015
Test number868718854010
Mileage87,538 mi
User EnteredENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredN/S SIDE REPEATER COVER MISSING
User EnteredWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED
User EnteredBRAKE PIPE INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED
User EnteredINNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
User EnteredN/S FRONT UPPER A/ROLL LINK ROD GAITER HAS SPLIT
User EnteredN/S OF STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY
User EnteredBRAKE PIPE INTO N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CORRODING
PASSED · 12 Feb 2013
Test date12 Feb 2013
Expiry1 Mar 2014
Test number147073443090
Mileage81,608 mi
User EnteredWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED
User EnteredSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
User EnteredFRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW
User EnteredBRAKE PIPE INTO N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE
FAILED · 12 Feb 2013
Test date12 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number109893343435
Mileage81,608 mi
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED
User EnteredSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
User EnteredFRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW
User EnteredBRAKE PIPE INTO N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE
PASSED · 27 Feb 2012
Test date27 Feb 2012
Expiry1 Mar 2013
Test number766978852024
Mileage77,290 mi
User EnteredSCRATCH IN WINDSCREEN
User EnteredSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
FAILED · 27 Feb 2012
Test date27 Feb 2012
Expiry—
Test number206778652078
Mileage77,289 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredSCRATCH IN WINDSCREEN
User EnteredSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
PASSED · 2 Mar 2011
Test date2 Mar 2011
Expiry1 Mar 2012
Test number726031761096
Mileage71,649 mi
FAILED · 2 Mar 2011
Test date2 Mar 2011
Expiry—
Test number146311861429
Mileage71,649 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2010
Test date28 Jul 2010
Expiry30 Jul 2011
Test number171069800251
Mileage68,084 mi
FAILED · 27 Jul 2010
Test date27 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number992018500228
Mileage68,084 mi
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 31 Jul 2009
Test date31 Jul 2009
Expiry30 Jul 2010
Test number423562119218
Mileage60,074 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 31 Jul 2009
Test date31 Jul 2009
Expiry—
Test number133902919274
Mileage60,074 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2008
Test date30 Jul 2008
Expiry29 Jul 2009
Test number742592918292
Mileage54,060 mi
PASSED · 18 Jul 2007
Test date18 Jul 2007
Expiry26 Jul 2008
Test number291529597195
Mileage46,833 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre