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AE13 VDT

2013 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Meriva46,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,576 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 103,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sunvisor clip broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 94,798 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sunvisor clip broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,355 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,944 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

Offside Rear Outer Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,673 miles

Coolant leak coolant housing ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 51,522 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,467 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 38,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 24,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,110 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 15,181 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AE13 VDT is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol 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 AE13 VDT, 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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What year was AE13 VDT registered?

AE13 VDT is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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