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AK05 SFV

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,836 mi
Last recorded99,836 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 99,836 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 99,800 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both wipers smeary

Rear discs corroded heavly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,579 miles

EML light displayed

Rear discs heavely lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light displayed

Rear discs heavely lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,898 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,192 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level low (topped up)

rear brake discs worn

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to radiator and condensor

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,478 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to radiator and condensor

Pass 1 May 2009 49,453 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 49,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,520 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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AK05 SFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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