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AK55 KBZ

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,600 mi
Last recorded70,600 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,600 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 70,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper inop

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,803 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper inop

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to NSR (1.1.11 (c))

NS washer jet blocked

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to NSR (1.1.11 (c))

NS washer jet blocked

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,932 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,164 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre outer sidewalls perished/scrubbed

Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre outer sidewalls perished/scrubbed

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,428 miles

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,532 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,532 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,085 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer detiorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust silencer detiorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,583 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,531 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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AK55 KBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK55 KBZ, 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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AK55 KBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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