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A85 UHB

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,178 mi
Last recorded48,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 UHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 48,178 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,538 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 47,538 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 46,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,850 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 39,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,414 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,593 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,877 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,697 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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A85 UHB is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,199 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 A85 UHB, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A85 UHB registered?

A85 UHB is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for A85 UHB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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