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2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,844 mi
Last recorded91,844 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration325 KBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres perished and wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,883 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 71,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,658 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,658 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,824 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,339 miles

slight travel on parking brake lever adviseadjustment

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,242 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN & LIPPED (PLZ REF2SPEC)... Thanx.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 21,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN & LIPPED (PLZ REF2SPEC)... Thanx.

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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325 KBF is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,938 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 325 KBF, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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325 KBF is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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