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AB08 YOT

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 81,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 78,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,335 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 54,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,314 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 46,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,769 miles

both front brake discs are very badly corroded on inner faces / 1/2 the surface being used

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

Fail 12 Aug 2013 40,769 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs are very badly corroded on inner faces / 1/2 the surface being used

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,978 miles

front brake discs rusted inner faces

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,555 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 YOT is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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