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AF04 SOA

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,010 miles

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +Abnormal wear + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear seats folded down

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,010 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +Abnormal wear + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear seats folded down

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,802 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 91,774 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Emits white smoke on some occasions

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 79,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,630 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,047 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 36,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Both front tyres worn on edge

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

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 SOA is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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