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AF09 GFO

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 87,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre over ten years

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer jets slightly low

Fail 27 Jan 2026 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre over ten years

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer jets slightly low

Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 69,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 58,059 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL SWITCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,223 miles

BREATHER PIP HAS LEAK FROM ENGINE

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine breather pipe split open, from rocker cover, need's replacing

Fail 11 Aug 2020 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner part insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine breather pipe split open, from rocker cover, need's replacing

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look on limit, hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition, heavy perishing and cracking

exhaust middle box blowing

Fail 21 Aug 2019 39,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust middle box blowing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look on limit, hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition, heavy perishing and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

exhaust middle box blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,715 miles

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

slight exhaust blow center box

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,530 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 25,636 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge on limits

Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,671 miles

handbrake lever near end of its travel

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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AF09 GFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,713 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 AF09 GFO, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF09 GFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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