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946 DDA

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,180 mi
Last recorded128,180 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration946 DDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 128,180 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 128,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 117,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,454 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,454 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 112,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears around inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,022 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 53,594 miles

slight crack in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2011 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight crack in windscreen

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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946 DDA is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 946 DDA, 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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946 DDA is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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