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AF04 RSU

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,071 miles

Offside Rear lamp cracked and tapped

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 105,977 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 99,945 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,130 miles

both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,867 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,739 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,196 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slightly rusted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box bracket missing exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,833 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,422 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 26,422 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AF04 RSU is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF04 RSU, 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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AF04 RSU is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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