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A1 WJG

2013 Vauxhall Meriva

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Meriva46,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,519 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer o/s outer sill dented

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 68,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 67,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,281 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,094 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 63,089 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,911 miles

n/s/r axle bush starting to split

o/s/r backplate corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 21 Feb 2019 56,911 miles

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wiper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r axle bush starting to split

o/s/r backplate corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 44,213 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm friction material remains (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,149 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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A1 WJG is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A1 WJG, 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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A1 WJG is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 February 2013.

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