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AB08 ZZV

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ZZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,162 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From union to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,359 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,606 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt stalk damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 ZZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

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

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