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AD54 LHK

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,379 mi
Last recorded114,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2026 114,364 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 97,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 94,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 77,721 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,285 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 76,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,735 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 71,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,737 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,619 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 60,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 48,477 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front engine mounting defective

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,170 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,037 miles

windscreen has a crack at bottom.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,113 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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AD54 LHK is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD54 LHK, 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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AD54 LHK is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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