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AJ09 RPO

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,066 mi
Last recorded73,066 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 73,066 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 73,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,177 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off CRACKED (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 69,158 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off CRACKED (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,321 miles

BRAKES RUSTY

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 51,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 46,010 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front tyre worn inside

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,046 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 27,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2013 9,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 4,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,984 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 RPO is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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