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AF61 VJM

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,876 mi
Last recorded94,876 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 94,876 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,047 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,136 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 x 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 x 28 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,064 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 64,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,004 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 20,697 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2014 15,356 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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AF61 VJM is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,717 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 AF61 VJM, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF61 VJM registered?

AF61 VJM is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AF61 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VJM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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