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AE54 ZKW

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on edges

near side front wheel slightly bent

off side track rod end slightly worn

rear bumper broken

steering slightly stiff

washers only just clean screen

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,619 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on edges

near side front wheel slightly bent

off side track rod end slightly worn

rear bumper broken

steering slightly stiff

washers only just clean screen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,858 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 23,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 6,269 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

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AE54 ZKW is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AE54 ZKW, 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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AE54 ZKW is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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