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AB08 ZGT

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,762 mi
Last recorded109,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ZGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2023 109,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 104,345 miles

EMISSION READINGS UN-STABLE DURING BET TEST

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration FROM EXHAUST DURING EMISSION TEST. AND WHEN VEHICLE STARTS UP. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 104,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EMISSION READINGS UN-STABLE DURING BET TEST

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration FROM EXHAUST DURING EMISSION TEST. AND WHEN VEHICLE STARTS UP. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 98,837 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking perished tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 94,293 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,531 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 89,531 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,755 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks

centre exhaust system has slight leak of gases

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,471 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,467 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,974 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 64,974 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,964 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,003 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper split

reverse lights in op

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,393 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 ZGT is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZGT, 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 ZGT is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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