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AK05 OUY

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,038 mi
Last recorded89,038 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,225 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

one rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,513 miles

Centre Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,255 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 54,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,474 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AK05 OUY is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK05 OUY, 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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What year was AK05 OUY registered?

AK05 OUY is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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