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AU09 TOV

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,164 mi
Last recorded155,164 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 155,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 152,406 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 152,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section to silencer cracked and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear to silencer . pipe cracked

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair over all reading 57% low readings. (requires attention) brake service ??? (1.2.1 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount fitted in centre screen impeding drivers view. ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 150,054 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted excess damage and corner bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section to silencer cracked and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear to silencer . pipe cracked

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair over all reading 57% low readings. (requires attention) brake service ??? (1.2.1 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount fitted in centre screen impeding drivers view. ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 145,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 145,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 138,749 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 132,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 132,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,464 miles

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded and tail pipe corroded off

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,595 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,788 miles

corrosion on the rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,242 miles

nsf tyre inner edge starting to wear

Fail 16 Mar 2013 58,242 miles

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

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

nsf tyre inner edge starting to wear

rear discs rusted

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,372 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 TOV is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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