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AV17 LWJ

2017 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Meriva30,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 LWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 71,523 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,057 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 61,056 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 51,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,068 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All x4. Tread cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 32,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,638 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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AV17 LWJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 30,448 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 AV17 LWJ, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV17 LWJ registered?

AV17 LWJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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