RE08FNV - VAUXHALL MERIVA
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 01 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,719 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering slightly defective (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 19 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,701 mi
Expires: 18 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly defective *** starting to affect beam pattern *** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly defective **** starting to affect beam pattern *** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshers hanging from mirror
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 10 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,086 mi
Expires: 09 October 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly defective **** craze cracking in plastic **** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly defective **** craze cracking in plastic **** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 07 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,028 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh blowing from front flexi & cetre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly defective **** craze cracking in plastic **** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly defective **** craze cracking in plastic **** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower bumper has impact damage
- Advisory Offside Front door handle damaged ** * dont return flush ***
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 08 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,888 mi
Expires: 07 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from weld at center box (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 15 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,159 mi
Expires: 14 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 15 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,159 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,927 mi
Expires: 22 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses
Failed - 22 August 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,927 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses
Passed - 16 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,272 mi
Expires: 22 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 16 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,272 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 23 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,543 mi
Expires: 22 August 2019
Passed - 10 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,529 mi
Expires: 15 October 2018
Passed - 10 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,237 mi
Expires: 15 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 16 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,577 mi
Expires: 15 October 2016
Passed - 24 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,595 mi
Expires: 27 March 2015
Failed - 24 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,595 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 18 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,117 mi
Expires: 27 March 2014
Failed - 18 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,117 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 21 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,727 mi
Expires: 27 March 2013
Passed - 03 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 11,305 mi
Expires: 27 March 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RE08FNV?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of RE08FNV?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of RE08FNV?
This is a 2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RE08FNV?
This vehicle produces 161 g/km of CO2 emissions.