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AJ55 SOC

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,289 mi
Last recorded61,289 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,819 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess pin bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 50,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess pin bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,125 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush slightly worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on play detectors (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on play detectors (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,617 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 39,612 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge ( tyre worn uneven all the way along the tread ) also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,954 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 30,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 29,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,671 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,503 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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AJ55 SOC is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,168 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 AJ55 SOC, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 SOC is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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