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YY08 UNF

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 102,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,620 miles

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Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,587 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,897 miles

rear discs worn

steering operation slighty rough

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,530 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 20,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 7,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,029 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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YY08 UNF is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,938 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 YY08 UNF, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY08 UNF registered?

YY08 UNF is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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