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AF05 LUO

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,177 mi
Last recorded87,177 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,177 miles

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

both side front wipers split and poor

engine warning light on

offside rear light unit broken

rear wiper split

slight corrosion evident brake pipes

slight play evident steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2016 87,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both side front wipers split and poor

engine warning light on

offside rear light unit broken

rear wiper split

slight corrosion evident brake pipes

slight play evident steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated (split)

Offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 27 Aug 2015 82,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated (split)

Offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,060 miles

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

Exhaust back box has mountings missing (system adequately susported ast time of test)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc corroded / deteriorated

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,060 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust back box has mountings missing (system adequately susported ast time of test)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc corroded / deteriorated

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Fail 22 Aug 2013 71,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,167 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 62,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,014 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 51,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,388 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust surport bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,376 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 19,376 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

excessive handbrake reserve travel ( adjusted )

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 LUO is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF05 LUO, 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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AF05 LUO is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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