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PN59 DVT

2009 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,664 mi
Last recorded90,664 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Meriva54,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 DVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 88,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 85,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,351 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,451 miles

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre and on wear bars

Fail 30 Aug 2019 74,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre and on wear bars

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,213 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,433 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 44,433 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,866 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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PN59 DVT is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,713 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 PN59 DVT, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN59 DVT is a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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