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AE55 XXT

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts @ edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,343 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer gator deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,905 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer gators deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2017 57,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers

rear exaust bracket missing

slight pitting on all brake pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers

rear exaust bracket missing

slight pitting on all brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre just starting to crack

Fail 21 Mar 2012 29,253 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre just starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,437 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 23,437 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,547 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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AE55 XXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE55 XXT, 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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AE55 XXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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