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AJ02 SMJ

2010 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,474 mi
Last recorded74,474 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Meriva57,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 74,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 74,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 62,619 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake metal back plates corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 61,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 61,516 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 56,697 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nsr inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and aged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 53,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 May 2021 53,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Back box insecure middle system insecure and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,077 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2020 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 49,242 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 45,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,797 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 37,797 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 23,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,966 miles

2-rear tyres detriorated in the tread small splits

offside front wiper slightly smearing screen possible dirt on the screen

oil weep from nearside gearbox oil seal

Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,702 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 10,189 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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AJ02 SMJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,136 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 AJ02 SMJ, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ02 SMJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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