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AD05 EUF

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 159,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 159,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 142,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 142,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 116,300 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE

Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE

Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,651 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting adift

Fail 28 Aug 2012 87,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,901 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,510 miles

both front tyres are wearing very badly on the inner edges almost throught to the ply

both rear tyres are cracking up between the tread and the o/s/r tyre has raised sections on the inner edge. 185/60/15hr

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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AD05 EUF is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,168 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 AD05 EUF, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD05 EUF is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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