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AU09 TKN

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,877 mi
Last recorded159,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 159,877 miles

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

FUEL OUTER COVER MISSING

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 145,209 miles

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

FUEL OUTER COVER MISSING

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR ONES

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 145,208 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO LOW TYRE PRESSURE (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

FUEL OUTER COVER MISSING

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR ONES

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,278 miles

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

FUEL OUTER COVER MISSING

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR ONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

FUEL OUTER COVER MISSING

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR ONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,942 miles

Rear broken exhaust hanger

Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,969 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 97,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 82,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 82,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,489 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 3,517 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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AU09 TKN is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU09 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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