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AF06 SGZ

2006 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,781 mi
Last recorded138,781 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Meriva59,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 SGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 138,781 miles

Central exhaust deteriated

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 138,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust deteriated

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 132,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,728 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 126,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,501 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2021 115,501 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system popped under test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mount missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear end around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes in inner wheel arches at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket rusted away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine, crank pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,091 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear end around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes in inner wheel arches at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket rusted away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine, crank pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,316 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,155 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,607 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,138 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,554 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,899 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,446 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

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AF06 SGZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 AF06 SGZ, 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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AF06 SGZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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