2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · GL55 JYA
2006 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 92,259 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 JYA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 92,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 JYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Meriva (GL55 JYA) between December 2008 and May 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to vehicle overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
GL55 JYA Mileage History
- 29/12/200817,921 mi
- 15/01/201022,140 mi+4,219 mi
- 15/01/201126,309 mi+4,169 mi
- 07/01/201231,445 mi+5,136 mi
- 14/01/201231,517 mi+72 mi
- 05/01/201335,410 mi+3,893 mi
- 03/01/201440,359 mi+4,949 mi
- 10/01/201545,222 mi+4,863 mi
- 09/01/201649,454 mi+4,232 mi
- 14/01/201755,240 mi+5,786 mi
- 18/01/201860,217 mi+4,977 mi
- 18/01/201860,217 mi
- 11/09/201862,646 mi+2,429 mi
- 28/08/201967,992 mi+5,346 mi
- 28/08/201967,992 mi
- 24/08/202070,784 mi+2,792 mi
- 25/02/202172,013 mi+1,229 mi
- 17/01/202277,535 mi+5,522 mi
- 17/01/202277,545 mi+10 mi
- 17/02/202381,200 mi+3,655 mi
- 15/03/202491,871 mi+10,671 mi
- 31/05/202492,259 mi+388 mi
Average of roughly 4,821 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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