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YY57 OXL

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,804 mi
Last recorded115,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,804 miles

Front advise front bumper not secure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s front wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 115,804 miles

Front advise front bumper not secure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s front wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,997 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,592 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 81,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,085 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,793 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,023 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 40,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,354 miles

both front brake disks worn

front brake pads look low

offsde front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,158 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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YY57 OXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY57 OXL, 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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YY57 OXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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