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AB08 YPZ

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,977 mi
Last recorded166,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 166,977 miles

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

Nearside Front ABS ring corroded

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

Offside Front ABS ring corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 159,991 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Creeps under preesure (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Heatshield loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,215 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 138,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 126,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box bracket corroded & broken

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 126,705 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box bracket corroded & broken

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,530 miles

Bulge NSR tyre inner sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear box bracket corroded - broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Odd wheel fitted OSF

Rear brake bind

Fail 26 Jun 2015 102,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Odd wheel fitted OSF

Rear brake bind

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,883 miles

both front Tyres worn low on outer edges of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,516 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 YPZ 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 68.8%.

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 YPZ, 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 YPZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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