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AF04 SZV

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,126 mi
Last recorded125,126 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 125,126 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre excessively deteriorated on outer sidewall

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

play in n/s tie rod end

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2018 125,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre excessively deteriorated on outer sidewall

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

play in n/s tie rod end

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2017 120,271 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Borh (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,989 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,981 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2015 111,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight weather cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,299 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front and Offside Front Tyres Wearing from Inner Edges

Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 99,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,153 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 92,153 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,944 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,210 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,575 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,547 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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AF04 SZV is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AF04 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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