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VK18 NKL

2018 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,088 mi
Last recorded45,088 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Meriva29,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 NKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,088 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,064 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake has signs off overheating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 31,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 31,146 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 24,474 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 17,627 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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VK18 NKL is a 2018 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 29,114 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 VK18 NKL, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK18 NKL registered?

VK18 NKL is a 2018 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is VK18 NKL safe to buy?

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