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AB08 DHE

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 69,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 64,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 64,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 58,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,945 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 51,944 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside above tank from front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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 From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,322 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 35,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,576 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 26,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 20,317 miles

front lower bumper damage.

n/s/f side wall worn by kirbing.

n/s/f wing damage.

n/s/r buper damage.

n/s/r sill damage.

o/s/r C pillar damage.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2011 20,317 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front lower bumper damage.

n/s/f side wall worn by kirbing.

n/s/f wing damage.

n/s/r buper damage.

n/s/r sill damage.

o/s/r C pillar damage.

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 DHE 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 75%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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