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AP09 HHG

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,545 mi
Last recorded105,545 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,545 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on the back face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight has clouded up beam pattern still visible

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine slow leak from the top but engine is covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 101,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides nearly touching the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on the back face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight has clouded up beam pattern still visible

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine slow leak from the top but engine is covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,000 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread on edges. 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 98,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread on edges. 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,772 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Jun 2021 92,736 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,424 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,260 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,607 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slight (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 78,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

two rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

one rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured tow bar (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

one rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,850 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,101 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 26,101 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 HHG is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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