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AB08 YYA

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 74,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective tail silencer rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear metal objects in tyre tread

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,529 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 73,529 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,208 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,922 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion/pitting on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 65,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear,from nearside to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 65,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear,from nearside to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,272 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

corrosion on inside edges of both front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,078 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tyre tread

Nearside Rear metal object in tyre tread

corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

corrosion on front brake discs

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 58,407 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,750 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 YYA is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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