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AB08 YXZ

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,435 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 99,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,319 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick i (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,517 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,584 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,584 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,087 miles

both drivers and passengers rear tyres perished on inner and outer walls

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,197 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 YXZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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