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AB08 ZFG

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,626 mi
Last recorded100,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ZFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2020 100,626 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both steering rack mounting points on subframe corroded and holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose Door mirror cowling (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,075 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear boot floor damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,603 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,603 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,349 miles

front brake pads look low inners

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 82,349 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

front brake pads look low inners

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,454 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,503 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 ZFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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