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2005 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · HN05 VTC

HN05 VTC

2005 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2005. Recorded mileage 91,800 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin
2005 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
91,800 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/04/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1364cc

HN05 VTC Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
  • 91,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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HN05 VTC Mileage History

  1. 08/04/200835,594 mi
  2. 08/04/200835,594 mi
  3. 30/04/200938,979 mi+3,385 mi
  4. 14/05/201042,887 mi+3,908 mi
  5. 12/05/201145,336 mi+2,449 mi
  6. 12/05/201145,336 mi
  7. 10/05/201248,342 mi+3,006 mi
  8. 10/05/201248,342 mi
  9. 21/06/201351,407 mi+3,065 mi
  10. 21/06/201351,407 mi
  11. 18/06/201453,773 mi+2,366 mi
  12. 18/06/201453,773 mi
  13. 19/05/201555,614 mi+1,841 mi
  14. 22/05/201555,614 mi
  15. 31/05/201661,006 mi+5,392 mi
  16. 31/05/201661,006 mi
  17. 31/05/201766,637 mi+5,631 mi
  18. 13/04/201871,834 mi+5,197 mi
  19. 13/04/201871,834 mi
  20. 27/03/201976,208 mi+4,374 mi
  21. 20/03/202080,443 mi+4,235 mi
  22. 09/04/202182,585 mi+2,142 mi
  23. 29/03/202285,043 mi+2,458 mi
  24. 29/03/202285,043 mi
  25. 12/04/202387,483 mi+2,440 mi
  26. 11/04/202489,019 mi+1,536 mi
  27. 11/04/202489,020 mi+1 mi
  28. 11/04/202590,348 mi+1,328 mi
  29. 09/04/202691,798 mi+1,450 mi
  30. 09/04/202691,800 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 3,122 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

HN05 VTC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Meriva (HN05 VTC) between April 2008 and April 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 61 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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