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176D356

2013 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,595 mi
Last recorded83,595 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Meriva46,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration176D356
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,595 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 83,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,238 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 76,238 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,260 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,573 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Impact bar damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Impact bar damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,227 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,912 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,216 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 28,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,370 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

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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176D356 is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 46,532 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 176D356, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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176D356 is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 November 2013.

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