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AB08 YZU

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

intermitant notching from steering column.

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Fail 4 Apr 2019 63,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

intermitant notching from steering column.

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on center 3/4 tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on center 3/4 tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,054 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,325 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,797 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,073 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,742 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 YZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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