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AU09 TRX

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,873 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 102,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front ferrules corroded, advise renewal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle combination brake pipe, rigid section starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust corroded & starting to split/blow @ centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 86,989 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front ferrules corroded, advise renewal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle combination brake pipe, rigid section starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust corroded & starting to split/blow @ centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,082 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre exhaust corroded, split & blowing slightly

nearside front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

rear axle, nearside combination brake pipe, steel section corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 86,082 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre inner tread area split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust corroded, split & blowing slightly

nearside front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

rear axle, nearside combination brake pipe, steel section corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front brake hose ferrules corroded @ calliper joint areas (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded, split & blowing slightly @ centre silencer area

rear axle nearside combined brake pipe/hose assembly, steel pipe section corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,378 miles

Front Inner disc faces corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 84,378 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))

Front Inner disc faces corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,267 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 81,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 69,332 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 27 May 2016 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 May 2015 57,466 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

INSP light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 57,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

INSP light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 47,682 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 47,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,516 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,198 miles

handbrake poor adjustment.

o/s/r outer brake pad very low,disc discoloured.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

rear wiper blade split.

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 TRX is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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