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BF17 DWU

2017 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,482 mi
Last recorded57,482 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Meriva30,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 57,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 57,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 40,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,060 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 37,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 33,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 27,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,805 miles

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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BF17 DWU is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF17 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF17 DWU registered?

BF17 DWU is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is BF17 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 DWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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