MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Damage down n/s of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer cracked/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside park brake effort low.Park brake has little reserve travel
Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy engine/ transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and perished] (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Damage down n/s of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer cracked/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside park brake effort low.Park brake has little reserve travel
Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy engine/ transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre exhaust box breaking up and corroded.
Knocking noise/ steering rack/ column
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint clamp. (7.1.2)
Slight Power steering rack leak.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
O/S/R Tyre split between tread
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear wiper blade split
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
Slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front worn close to cords on inner edges
Both rear tyres split between tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear wiper blade split
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
Slight play in steering rack inner joints
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs rusting
Handbrake has little reserve travel
NSR tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?
Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AA08 RUO is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AA08 RUO, 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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AA08 RUO is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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