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AB08 ZTR

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,815 mi
Last recorded91,815 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,815 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 91,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 91,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,457 miles

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

Underbody and suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 80,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 76,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,235 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,092 miles

Rear brake pads worn but not thin

Fail 11 Feb 2020 70,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake pads worn but not thin

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,657 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,933 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding adise attention

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords exsposed advise replacment

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,380 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,207 miles

Offside rear bracket broken off rear exhaust silencer

Offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,406 miles

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 18 Feb 2013 26,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly worn

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 ZTR is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

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

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