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AB08 ZZK

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 110,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,917 miles

Front suspension subframe is corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 100,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front suspension subframe is corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,013 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 93,013 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,229 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 85,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,070 miles

exhaust centre corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,315 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 64,315 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,629 miles

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

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

strongly advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 33,359 miles

rear brake discs worn slightly

rear wiper blade split

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2011 33,359 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn slightly

rear wiper blade split

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 ZZK is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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