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AK61 PXV

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,991 mi
Last recorded61,991 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 PXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,230 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir /pipe. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 53,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,710 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 49,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,579 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 42,395 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 42,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both NS tyres have damage to side wall

Fail 8 Sep 2015 19,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both NS tyres have damage to side wall

Fail 6 Oct 2014 15,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coad 82 on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coad 82 on dash

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 PXV is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK61 PXV, 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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What year was AK61 PXV registered?

AK61 PXV is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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