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AV09 FSX

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,554 mi
Last recorded82,554 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 82,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outers + rear above axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 74,598 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,253 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box mount adrift

rear tyre tread perished both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,806 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV09 FSX is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV09 FSX, 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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AV09 FSX is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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