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5 FBO

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 FBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,112 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,963 miles

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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5 FBO is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,717 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 5 FBO, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 FBO registered?

5 FBO is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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