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AF55 HGL

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,634 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,634 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,911 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Parking brake weak

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 94,247 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section toward rear of vehicle & flexy deteriorated (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,088 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 91,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded last section of OSR front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,122 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,613 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,712 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,765 miles

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

centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,940 miles

slight play nearside steering arm

surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs and pads worn

front wiper blade tapped on .

slight play nearside steering arm

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,252 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,252 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF55 HGL is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF55 HGL, 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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AF55 HGL is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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