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YY58 BOV

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,391 mi
Last recorded65,391 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 BOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,391 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 59,741 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 59,740 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 54,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,715 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 49,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suggest new pump soon (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,965 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,908 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 26,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,388 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,897 miles

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

left and right rear outer tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,518 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,836 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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YY58 BOV is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY58 BOV, 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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YY58 BOV is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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