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AF59 OTL

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,387 mi
Last recorded88,387 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 87,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 85,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,391 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 80,391 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 80,333 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2020 77,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 77,054 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,945 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke ( still secure )

Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,829 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 42,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o//s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,327 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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AF59 OTL is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AF59 OTL, 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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AF59 OTL is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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