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AJ05 RVL

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,741 mi
Last recorded115,741 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,603 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))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 105,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,521 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,292 miles

Rear tyre slightly cracking.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyre slightly cracking.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,011 miles

Front anti roll bar links are worn. Nearside drive shaft gaitor is insecure.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar links are worn. Nearside drive shaft gaitor is insecure.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,842 miles

Rear tyres are cracked and worn low on inner edges.

STRONGLY ADVISE: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CUT SIDE WALL, VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,308 miles

Rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges and cracking. Rear brakes are worn thin and show signs of binding. Front brake discs are worn thin.Slight play in front anti roll bar links. Nearside drive shaft gaitor clip is insecure.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,410 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TYRE IS VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE!

Slight play in front anti roll bar links. Rear tyres are worn on inner edges and are cracking. Nearside drive shaft gaitor clip is loose. Nearsid efront tyre is wearing on inner edge and cut in outer side wall.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,742 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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AJ05 RVL is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ05 RVL, 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 RVL is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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