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AJ09 OBT

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,827 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,827 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,188 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 70,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 62,576 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 62,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,328 miles

Bodywork damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 44,328 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Bodywork damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bodywork damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,117 miles

body work damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,619 miles

body damage

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 OBT is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBT, 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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What year was AJ09 OBT registered?

AJ09 OBT is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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