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AO61 UTN

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,535 mi
Last recorded162,535 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 162,535 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 162,535 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 155,644 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush casing cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Near and Offside rubbers split and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 144,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,016 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 132,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 120,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 120,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,177 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 109,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,421 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,783 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,306 miles

Centre seat belt catch , cover broken

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,460 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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AO61 UTN is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver 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 AO61 UTN, 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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AO61 UTN is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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