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AB08 ZTY

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,807 mi
Last recorded93,807 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 93,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,814 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2020 85,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,816 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 79,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamp tell tale not working

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside by suspension arm mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,011 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear rake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

steering feels lumpy when turned lock-to-lock

Fail 1 Feb 2016 59,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear rake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

steering feels lumpy when turned lock-to-lock

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,190 miles

N/S/F bumper end loose.

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,190 miles

N/S/F bumper end loose.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,331 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,598 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,622 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 ZTY 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 60%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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