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AK61 OTG

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,147 mi
Last recorded113,147 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,147 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate loose

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

engine damp with oil

exhaust corroding

gear box damp with oil

rear axle corroding

under body general corrosion rear

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,223 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to sub-frames/suspension components

Rear Axle mount bushes worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,871 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,325 miles

oil leak from turbo intercooler area

Fail 25 Nov 2021 82,325 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak from turbo intercooler area

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s headlamp bracket broken and lamp slightly insecure

Oil leak N/s/f area ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,810 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front number plate deteriorating

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged on N/S

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,967 miles

Damage to windscreen

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,993 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

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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AK61 OTG is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AK61 OTG, 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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AK61 OTG is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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