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BL17 YHC

2017 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,022 mi
Last recorded35,022 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Meriva30,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 YHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,022 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 31,802 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 32,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 28,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,346 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 15,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 13,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 11,972 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly cracking & stepping on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2020 10,788 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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BL17 YHC is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL17 YHC, 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 BL17 YHC registered?

BL17 YHC is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 July 2017.

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