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AK11 JCU

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

137,110 mi
Last recorded137,110 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 JCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 137,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 131,122 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear service brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 8 Dec 2023 131,122 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear service brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,010 miles

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering system misting oil

Washer jets poor

Fail 2 Dec 2022 121,010 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering system misting oil

Washer jets poor

Pass 14 Dec 2021 171,559 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 171,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 153,227 miles

Coolant low

N/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering system damp

Fail 23 Nov 2020 153,227 miles

Coolant low

N/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering system damp

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,014 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both outer mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,012 miles

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

Both front suspension strut top bearings are rough when rotated

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2014

O/s/f suspension damper misting oil

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both outer mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Steering operation rough with slight tight spots

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,279 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 129,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres where low on air pressure 15 psi or below (have been pumped up to correct pressure)

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded on brake surfaces

Rear brake pads worn worn to the legal limit

N/s/f tyre is badly worn smooth on edges almost exposing cord, wear is uneven

O/s/f tyre is badly worn smooth on edges almost exposing cord, wear is uneven

O/s/r tyre has been run on low on air pressure resulting in damage to both sidewalls, tyre needs replacing

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,220 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in lower part of screen within 40mm (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 107,220 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding.

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

Uneven wear on front tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in lower part of screen within 40mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,457 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 86,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,403 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front tyre worn to limit on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

SERV Lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,477 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,209 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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AK11 JCU is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,717 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 AK11 JCU, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK11 JCU is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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