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AB08 ZZH

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,540 mi
Last recorded93,540 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,540 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 93,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,521 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped

slight blow from centre exhaust blow

Fail 28 Jan 2020 79,521 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

slight blow from centre exhaust blow

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,598 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,028 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,993 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,216 miles

front disc inner surfaces rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,216 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front disc inner surfaces rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,049 miles

both front tyres starting to crack around tread

front brake discs rusty/corroded/pads over half worn 40% remaining

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade

rear brake pads low 20% remaining

Fail 25 Jun 2013 30,963 miles

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

front brake discs rusty/corroded/pads over half worn 40% remaining

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

rear brake pads low 20% remaining

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,387 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,583 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted slightly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZZH is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

AB08 ZZH is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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