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AB08 ZCK

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,050 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 81,313 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 81,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 68,145 miles

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims minor damage

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2012 68,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims minor damage

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 49,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 49,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 ZCK is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZCK, 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 ZCK registered?

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

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