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AX14 DVJ

2014 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,543 mi
Last recorded159,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Meriva41,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 DVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 159,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four injectors sign of leaking

smell of diesel coming from engine bay

Fail 7 Jan 2026 159,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts too inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four injectors sign of leaking

smell of diesel coming from engine bay

Pass 2 Jan 2025 151,055 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 151,054 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 143,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 143,145 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 129,091 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working not testable item

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

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

Rear Reg lamps dim

Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,357 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 106,357 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (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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AX14 DVJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 41,003 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 AX14 DVJ, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX14 DVJ registered?

AX14 DVJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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