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AF55 HOJ

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,595 mi
Last recorded151,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 151,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 151,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,775 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 125,972 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,284 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,292 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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AF55 HOJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF55 HOJ?

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What year was AF55 HOJ registered?

AF55 HOJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is AF55 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 HOJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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