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AC08 FDV

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,605 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,171 miles

slight exhaust leak at front flexi

Fail 4 Dec 2019 68,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

slight exhaust leak at front flexi

Pass 8 Dec 2018 59,999 miles

nearside and offside rear indicators going white

Pass 9 Dec 2017 53,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall has alot of runflat damage

Fail 6 Dec 2017 53,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10year old tyre sidewall perished and split to the ply (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall has alot of runflat damage

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,130 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test towball not fitted at time of test due to it obscures number plate when fitted ()

front exhaust flexy worn and weak

nearside rear tyre inner/outer wall damaged been driven on flat

Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,960 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear damage to outer wall due to driving on a flat

Pass 29 Nov 2014 31,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 31,246 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,964 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,338 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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AC08 FDV is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC08 FDV, 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 AC08 FDV registered?

AC08 FDV is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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