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AJ05 SUZ

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,708 mi
Last recorded75,708 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 75,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,557 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 73,556 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not possible due to blowing exhaust and miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,822 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,923 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 64,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,935 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handbrake low effort

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,648 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,717 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 19,717 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 SUZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SUZ, 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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AJ05 SUZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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