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AF57 YFU

2007 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,077 mi
Last recorded183,077 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Meriva58,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 183,077 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 183,070 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 154,722 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 154,719 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 154,019 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 153,982 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,135 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 152,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 141,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play offside ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 141,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play offside ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 128,070 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 128,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,537 miles

slight brake bind osr

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,826 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake discs, starting to corrode, on inside face.

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,826 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake discs, starting to corrode, on inside face.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,230 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,461 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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AF57 YFU is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AF57 YFU, 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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AF57 YFU is a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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