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VF05 FZW

2005 Opel Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,214 mi
Last recorded137,214 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Opel Meriva54,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FZW
MakeOpel
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 137,214 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 137,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

How Reliable is the Opel Meriva?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,234
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 28
Stop lamp not working 20
position lamp(s) not working 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
fog lamp not working 15
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VF05 FZW is a 2005 Opel Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Opel Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,198 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 Opel Meriva fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF05 FZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF05 FZW registered?

VF05 FZW is a 2005 Opel Meriva, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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