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AB08 BSF

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,341 mi
Last recorded71,341 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,583 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Attention needed (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes combined with hoses - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe combined with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe combined with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe combined with hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe combined with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r . O/s/f , o/s front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 54,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 54,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes combined with hoses - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight blow on exhaust mid box

Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined with flex hose,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined with flex hose,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined with flex hose,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined with flex hose,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,824 miles

30% of corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,184 miles

exhaust backbox hanger broke but system still supported

front tyres are worn more on (inner edges)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,173 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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AB08 BSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AB08 BSF, 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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AB08 BSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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