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AU09 SZW

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 SZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 71,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,518 miles

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper light damage.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 54,500 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing edges.

Number plates faded but readable.

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,568 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,000 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,217 miles

uneven tyre wear on fronts o/s n/s

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,035 miles

can't see brakes though wheels

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,408 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres perishing on in side edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,209 miles

both rear tyres perishing on in side edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,104 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (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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AU09 SZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU09 SZW, 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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AU09 SZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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