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AF55 UAJ

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,793 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 74,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,755 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,723 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,414 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 49,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,771 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 30,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,098 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 UAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

AF55 UAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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