CarVerify

Free Car Check

A9 TJA

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on road face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,709 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Dec 2023 68,690 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,426 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2022 65,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,996 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 57,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 52,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2017 44,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 41,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,790 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A9 TJA is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A9 TJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A9 TJA?

You can check the full history of A9 TJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A9 TJA registered?

A9 TJA is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is A9 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TJA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 TJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A9 TJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.