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AP09 HHE

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,402 mi
Last recorded122,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 113,218 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 113,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 105,444 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,034 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,002 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,668 miles

Air filter slightly damaged

Offside Rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 4 Jul 2016 53,668 miles

Air filter slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 27,070 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 27,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,817 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,818 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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AP09 HHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AP09 HHE, 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 HHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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