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AD05 OVU

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,054 mi
Last recorded124,054 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 124,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 118,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 118,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 110,387 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 110,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,297 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 103,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,879 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,190 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2014 88,114 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,454 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,454 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,771 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,771 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,126 miles

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

windscreen marked

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 45,609 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,240 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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AD05 OVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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