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AJ09 YOW

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,925 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 116,925 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning n/s/r and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,144 miles

Nearside body damage

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,518 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,229 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 93,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,444 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 90,444 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 74,256 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view + nearside out of wiper sweep & lower in masked area! (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 74,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view + nearside out of wiper sweep & lower in masked area! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 40,214 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 25,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres are perished

Pass 7 May 2015 21,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2014 12,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 10,464 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 10 May 2012 7,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 7,259 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 YOW is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ09 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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