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VX05 SMO

2005 Opel Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Opel Meriva54,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 SMO
MakeOpel
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 43,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,537 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2013 39,537 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,554 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,761 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,498 miles

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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VX05 SMO is a 2005 Opel Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX05 SMO, 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 VX05 SMO registered?

VX05 SMO is a 2005 Opel Meriva, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is VX05 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 SMO 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.

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