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AF54 XEB

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,517 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / O/S/F FLEXI HOSE CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE PERRISHING IN TREAD / N/S/R TYRE 2.2MM X PERRISHING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS /

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM / SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,517 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS /

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / O/S/F FLEXI HOSE CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE PERRISHING IN TREAD / N/S/R TYRE 2.2MM X PERRISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM / SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,238 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,810 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre cracking between treads

Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre cracking between treads

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,706 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,425 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,858 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,880 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f drop[ link

Fail 19 Dec 2008 34,880 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in n/s/f drop[ link

Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,518 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 21,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,562 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

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AF54 XEB is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF54 XEB, 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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AF54 XEB is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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