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AV61 EBJ

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,694 mi
Last recorded154,694 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,548 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 148,548 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,983 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 128,046 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 127,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 116,516 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,960 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 102,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,684 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,366 miles

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge, almost through to cords.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 65,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge, almost through to cords.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,326 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 EBJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV61 EBJ?

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What year was AV61 EBJ registered?

AV61 EBJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AV61 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 EBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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