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AF05 XFZ

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,623 mi
Last recorded102,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,623 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing repeater lens missing

Offside Front windscreen washer blocked

Offside Front wing repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing repeater lens missing

Offside Front windscreen washer blocked

Offside Front wing repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,170 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,821 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 81,898 miles

slight exhaust blow from center section

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 29 Jan 2014 74,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 65,057 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 57,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,292 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 42,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,281 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 XFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XFZ, 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 XFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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