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AJ11 LZL

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 LZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 98,983 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 98,661 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective very little servo effort after 1 press of pedal (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn to ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between tread and worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 84,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,191 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,418 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 70,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,381 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,233 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges and have small cuts in

dipstick tube is loose

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,825 miles

EML is on.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,454 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ11 LZL is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ11 LZL, 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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What year was AJ11 LZL registered?

AJ11 LZL is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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