CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY55 HYX

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Purple Petrol 1364cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 HYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc
View full Vauxhall Meriva reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,724 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,003 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 50,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,570 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY55 HYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Purple with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY55 HYX, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY55 HYX?

You can check the full history of EY55 HYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY55 HYX registered?

EY55 HYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EY55 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 HYX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY55 HYX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY55 HYX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.