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AB08 ZNZ

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,725 mi
Last recorded85,725 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,725 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 85,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 82,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,094 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,094 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 60,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,915 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,177 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,105 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 ZNZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

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

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