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AK07 EFS

2007 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,030 mi
Last recorded113,030 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Meriva58,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,030 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,277 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,553 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 104,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,986 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,999 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,999 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,673 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 35,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 22,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,770 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 11,770 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,144 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 11,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AK07 EFS is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,106 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 AK07 EFS, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK07 EFS is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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