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AJ59 OLV

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 OLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,755 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases either end of center silencer has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside inner track rod slight play ()

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting strength with in seat belt mounting point prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Aug 2021 93,269 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside inner track rod slight play ()

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting strength with in seat belt mounting point prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not affecting strength with in seat belt mounting point prescribed area

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,156 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not affecting strength with in seat belt mounting point prescribed area

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,663 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,127 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector lenses slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,297 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,134 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Oct 2013 37,134 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,494 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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AJ59 OLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ59 OLV, 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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AJ59 OLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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