MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Slight brake bind
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Slight exhaust leak from flexible joint
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on edges
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Slight exhaust leak from flexible joint
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on edges
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexible hoses corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexible hoses corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres worn on edges
rear exhaust joint excessively corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heavily corroded around rear joint
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake discs corroded/pitted
Rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heavily corroded around rear joint
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Inner brake pad worn very low
Offside Front shock absorber damp/oily
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake discs corroded/pitted
Rear brake pads worn low
Rear indicator bulbs faded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Inner brake pad worn very low
Offside Front shock absorber damp/oily
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake discs corroded/pitted
Rear brake pads worn low
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear indicator bulbs faded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot deteriorated
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear brake discs corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front coil springs corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Movement in anti roll bar link joint.
Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbed and cracking on edges.
Offside Front Shock absorber damp
Rear Brake discs rust lipped
Rear Coil springs corroded
Two small cracks in windscreen
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust corroded/holed and blowing slightly
n/s/r tyre scrubbed out on inner edge
o/s/f fog light not working/lens cracked
rear exhaust box support bracket corroded/separated from exhaust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust corroded/holed and blowing slightly
n/s/r tyre scrubbed out on inner edge
o/s/f fog light not working/lens cracked
rear exhaust box support bracket corroded/separated from exhaust
removed item from drivers view prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AB08 ZYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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