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AB08 ZSN

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026

Emissions unable to be completed major leak in coolant system potential for damage if ran up with issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users excessive coolant leak spraying out front of car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,704 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs heavily worn close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs heavily worn close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,264 miles

Exhaust mounting defective the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,605 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing very inner edges of tread

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1x backbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,499 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 71,499 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,891 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,023 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pads worn very low and close to metal

Fail 17 Oct 2017 59,023 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pads worn very low and close to metal

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,780 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,105 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,409 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 ZSN is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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