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AJ09 HLF

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,219 mi
Last recorded83,219 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,219 miles

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

Front Slight coolant leak

Nearside Front Bumper and wing damaged

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,359 miles

Front Exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2023 81,268 miles

Front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2023 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,866 miles

Front exhaust flexible is deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,053 miles

Front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 77,053 miles

Front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,857 miles

Front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,816 miles

Front exhaust, flexible is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust, flexible is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,469 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is getting low

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,834 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,830 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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AJ09 HLF is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,713 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 AJ09 HLF, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ09 HLF is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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