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AE54 XEY

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,659 mi
Last recorded151,659 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 151,659 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

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

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

Offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 147,410 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 137,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 137,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 128,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 118,812 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 118,810 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 28 Feb 2009 107,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 107,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 97,241 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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AE54 XEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE54 XEY, 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 AE54 XEY registered?

AE54 XEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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