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AF05 VLH

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,164 mi
Last recorded69,164 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,164 miles

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

front brake pipes greased

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,295 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust holed & blowing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,205 miles

n/side front tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,414 miles

rack play

Fail 16 Nov 2009 44,414 miles

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

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

rack play

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,848 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 VLH is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

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

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