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AV61 BWH

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,588 mi
Last recorded92,588 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,588 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 92,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,379 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 88,379 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 71,001 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit has a temporary repair

Fail 25 Nov 2017 71,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lamp unit has a temporary repair

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,458 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AV61 BWH is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,717 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 AV61 BWH, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV61 BWH registered?

AV61 BWH is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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