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AP09 HBJ

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Wing mirror cover slight damage.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Edges - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,680 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

Fail 13 Nov 2018 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,923 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 88,923 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit and has cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,699 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 78,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,625 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

breather hoses swollen

front discs lipped pads approx 80% worn

rear discs lipped / corroded pads approx 60% worn

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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AP09 HBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,713 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 AP09 HBJ, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP09 HBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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