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AU09 ZGN

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,792 mi
Last recorded66,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 66,792 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 66,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,131 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 59,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and severely perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and severely perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 46,826 miles

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,181 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,007 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all have minor cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,464 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,605 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,961 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 4,867 miles

front brake discs corroded

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 ZGN is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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