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Vauxhall Meriva

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,364 cc

GU56 HPNMOT history

GU56 HPN is a blue petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
120,452 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

GU56 HPN was last recorded at 120,452 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,451 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,452 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,452 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,452 miles
    Test number
    895850712191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,451 miles (+5,200)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,451 miles
    Test number
    230793267199
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass115,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,251 miles
    Test number
    607793048701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail115,251 miles (+5,546)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,251 miles
    Test number
    492911727327
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass109,705 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    808992098801
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under clips. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail109,705 miles (+9,808)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    928550983975
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under clips. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    918826214845
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,894 miles (+5,659)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,894 miles
    Test number
    398900808696
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,235 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    655507217316
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail94,218 miles (+9,959)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    320464179820
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass84,259 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    712507945631
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryMil light illuminated but emissions ok

  12. Fail84,259 miles (+10,177)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    906342098948
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryMil light illuminated but emissions ok

  13. Pass74,082 miles (+10,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    529977692967
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear of front silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass63,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,518 miles
    Test number
    638852265148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,518 miles (+9,233)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,518 miles
    Test number
    758882865126
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass54,285 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    945105974194
    • NoteSlight knock from steering shaft splined joint when turning lock to lock

  17. Fail54,285 miles (+11,435)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    539935574194
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteDue to excessive tyre wear tracking needs checking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn through almost to ply chord on inner edge
    • NoteSlight knock from steering shaft splined joint when turning lock to lock

  18. Pass42,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,850 miles
    Test number
    847083063139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail42,850 miles (+16,885)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,850 miles
    Test number
    745022763101
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on stepped tread
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

  20. Pass25,965 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    797943422191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,537 miles
    Test number
    866695821117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,537 miles (+3,586)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,537 miles
    Test number
    995705921119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass18,951 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,951 miles
    Test number
    304241630168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,780 miles
    Test number
    874652039189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GU56 HPN

When is the MOT due on GU56 HPN?
The MOT on GU56 HPN expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GU56 HPN done?
GU56 HPN was recorded at 120,452 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 7,874 miles a year.
Has GU56 HPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GU56 HPN has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on GU56 HPN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on GU56 HPN find?
GU56 HPN passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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