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AF05 LTJ

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,936 mi
Last recorded100,936 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,936 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f rack inner joint

various brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,292 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,379 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front track rod worn which is wearing the inner edge of tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,864 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)

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

slight play in nearside steering / rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inside

Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,861 miles

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

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)

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

slight play in nearside steering / rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inside

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,415 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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AF05 LTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF05 LTJ, 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 AF05 LTJ registered?

AF05 LTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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