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AD05 RYF

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 118,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak slight leak from thermostat housing ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak slight leak from thermostat housing ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,871 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,826 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 36,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,824 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,913 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 RYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AD05 RYF, 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 RYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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