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AJ05 DFP

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,411 mi
Last recorded169,411 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 169,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 162,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside washer jet faulty

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 162,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside washer jet faulty

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 160,630 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 160,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 156,543 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 156,540 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 140,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner edges low

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Fail 2 Jul 2012 140,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner edges low

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,513 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 117,513 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,815 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 May 2010 97,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 75,008 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 54,526 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 54,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AJ05 DFP is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJ05 DFP, 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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AJ05 DFP is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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