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AF09 RFO

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,281 mi
Last recorded102,281 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 RFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,502 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

washers are poor

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,559 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear pads started to get low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,433 miles

rear tyres deteriorated - not excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,328 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,163 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,163 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 30,175 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,149 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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AF09 RFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AF09 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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