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AC02 WEC

2006 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,125 mi
Last recorded84,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Meriva59,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 WEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 84,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 77,938 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake disc back plate corroded n/s &os

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 63,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,748 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox mount defective, centre silencer corroded and front flexi breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner cv gaiter slightly perished/slight weep

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,476 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 backbox mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 53,476 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 backbox mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak + o/s weeping (5.3.2 (b))

rear disc back plates corroded

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 48,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,837 miles

both rear tyres getting perished in the treads

Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,481 miles

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

osf tyre inner wall splitting.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 24,038 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

needs new washer jets

Fail 6 Oct 2010 21,109 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,816 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

washer jets faulty

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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AC02 WEC is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 59,606 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 AC02 WEC, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC02 WEC is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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