2005 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · KN55 EXJ
2005 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 91,581 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN55 EXJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 91,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN55 EXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Meriva (KN55 EXJ) between September 2008 and June 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KN55 EXJ Mileage History
- 30/09/200822,134 mi
- 23/09/200928,132 mi+5,998 mi
- 16/09/201032,673 mi+4,541 mi
- 07/09/201138,563 mi+5,890 mi
- 04/09/201243,168 mi+4,605 mi
- 18/09/201349,097 mi+5,929 mi
- 02/09/201452,982 mi+3,885 mi
- 22/09/201555,278 mi+2,296 mi
- 13/06/201656,692 mi+1,414 mi
- 15/05/201761,621 mi+4,929 mi
- 14/05/201865,830 mi+4,209 mi
- 04/06/202072,068 mi+6,238 mi
- 02/06/202175,994 mi+3,926 mi
- 02/06/202175,994 mi
- 28/05/202279,706 mi+3,712 mi
- 08/06/202385,320 mi+5,614 mi
- 03/07/202490,513 mi+5,193 mi
- 04/07/202490,521 mi+8 mi
- 25/06/202591,581 mi+1,060 mi
Average of roughly 4,150 miles per year across 19 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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