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188D171

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,755 mi
Last recorded94,755 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration188D171
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 88,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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188D171 is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 188D171, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 188D171 registered?

188D171 is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is 188D171 safe to buy?

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