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YY08 UXL

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,220 mi
Last recorded110,220 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 110,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,972 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,109 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken on rear back box but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,094 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge,worn uneven inner edge and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,944 miles

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge and possible bulge to tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,171 miles

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

possible buldge nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,429 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,850 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,782 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,798 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

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 UXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UXL, 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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YY08 UXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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