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AJ14 FZU

2014 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Meriva41,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 FZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 120,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,881 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 96,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 77,640 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 77,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 7 Jul 2018 63,565 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 63,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reddened by heat soak (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,841 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 49,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

n/s/f brake binding slightly

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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AJ14 FZU is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 41,003 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 AJ14 FZU, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ14 FZU is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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