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AK61 VYB

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 88,249 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 83,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,812 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 74,812 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,220 miles

both front tyres low on outer edges 205/55/16

oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,179 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

engine oil leaks (around intercooler pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2022 64,171 miles

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

both rear axle bushes worn

engine oil leaks (around intercooler pipes

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,340 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,216 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 51,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,914 miles

slight oil leak around front end

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,461 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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AK61 VYB is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK61 VYB, 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 VYB is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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