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AA08 RUO

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,108 mi
Last recorded112,108 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,108 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 112,108 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,639 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 104,639 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,065 miles

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.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 57,473 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 57,473 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,358 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,358 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,403 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 19,366 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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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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