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AP57 OBA

2007 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Meriva58,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 OBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,217 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 111,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,283 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper stop light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2018 86,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Upper stop light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

registration plate at rear slightly obscured

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

registration plate at rear slightly obscured

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,315 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,470 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken away

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,711 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust mount has broken away

Fail 17 Sep 2014 60,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust mount has broken away

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,773 miles

Mileage display not illuminated.

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

Offside front brake disc starting to corrode on the outer part of the inner face.

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner shoulder.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Mileage display not illuminated.

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

Offside front brake disc starting to corrode on the outer part of the inner face.

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner shoulder.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,027 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,150 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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AP57 OBA is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP57 OBA, 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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AP57 OBA is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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