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AF57 VKC

2007 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,546 mi
Last recorded172,546 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Meriva58,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 172,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 153,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,828 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,026 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 72,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,216 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
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AF57 VKC is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,106 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 AF57 VKC, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF57 VKC registered?

AF57 VKC is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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