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AP56 LJJ

2007 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Meriva58,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 LJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heat shield lose around brake disc

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding inner pad worn less then the outer pad (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 104,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,246 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 103,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,486 miles

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

drives front and rear brakes have been hot but not binding at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2020 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

drives front and rear brakes have been hot but not binding at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,128 miles

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

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

exhaust slight deteriorated and bracket on rear box broken

Fail 28 Jan 2019 98,078 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust slight deteriorated and bracket on rear box broken

Pass 24 Jan 2018 93,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated and has a small leak and rear silencer mount corroded/broken

Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,423 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated and has a small leak and rear silencer mount corroded/broken

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,716 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,141 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,645 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,043 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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AP56 LJJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,106 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 AP56 LJJ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP56 LJJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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