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AB08 YTM

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,103 mi
Last recorded51,103 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 51,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,047 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 49,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 46,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,792 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,467 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,911 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,250 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,616 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 YTM is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YTM, 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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What year was AB08 YTM registered?

AB08 YTM is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AB08 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 YTM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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