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AF55 HRD

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,046 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate poor

Fail 15 Sep 2014 118,046 miles

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

Oil leak

rear no plate poor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear tyres under inflated causing uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 102,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear tyres under inflated causing uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,958 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE AND SEVERAL CUTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE AND SEVERAL CUTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,385 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE SILENCER

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS TO STRUTS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,298 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS TO FRONT STRUTS

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,563 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,781 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 32,781 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 HRD is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF55 HRD, 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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What year was AF55 HRD registered?

AF55 HRD is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is AF55 HRD safe to buy?

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