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AK07 VGF

2007 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Meriva58,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 VGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 56,404 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 53,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,097 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 52,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,115 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 50,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,418 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,902 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating and aged.

Nearside Rear Wheel bent on inner rim.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 36,902 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating and aged.

Nearside Rear Wheel bent on inner rim.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,794 miles

wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 19,403 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,272 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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AK07 VGF is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AK07 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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