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AB08 WDK

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,940 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 84,940 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 68,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 68,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

one of rear exhaust mounts broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 63,281 miles

centre exhaust blow evident

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking evident between treads

slight oil leak evident

Fail 9 May 2018 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust blow evident

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking evident between treads

slight oil leak evident

Pass 13 May 2017 56,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2017 56,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 49,124 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 49,124 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 43,053 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 43,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 37,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,932 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 WDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AB08 WDK, 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 WDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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