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AD54 VLJ

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,319 mi
Last recorded103,319 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,319 miles

Nearside Front side arm has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2016 103,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front side arm has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,435 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,291 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,281 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 58,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,208 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 44,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,643 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 36,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,464 miles

all discs pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,122 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 VLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD54 VLJ, 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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What year was AD54 VLJ registered?

AD54 VLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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