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AF10 HNL

2010 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,557 mi
Last recorded132,557 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Meriva57,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 HNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 132,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 119,289 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 119,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high viz stop light inoperative

Fail 1 Feb 2023 108,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both wiper blades insecure

high viz stop light inoperative

Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

boot not opening

Fail 9 Feb 2022 101,338 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

boot not opening

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,236 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box rear joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 86,929 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint has slight play ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 78,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink upper and lower balljoint dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint has slight play ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,931 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 50,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,927 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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AF10 HNL is a 2010 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,136 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 AF10 HNL, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF10 HNL is a 2010 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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