2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · OE04 UJB
2004 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 117,562 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE04 UJB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 117,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE04 UJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Meriva (OE04 UJB) between May 2007 and May 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”.
OE04 UJB Mileage History
- 17/05/200711,750 mi
- 17/05/200711,750 mi
- 21/05/200813,622 mi+1,872 mi
- 22/05/200915,572 mi+1,950 mi
- 25/05/201016,925 mi+1,353 mi
- 20/05/201120,167 mi+3,242 mi
- 30/05/201222,510 mi+2,343 mi
- 30/05/201222,510 mi
- 03/06/201324,893 mi+2,383 mi
- 22/05/201426,335 mi+1,442 mi
- 22/05/201426,335 mi
- 28/05/201528,168 mi+1,833 mi
- 01/06/201528,175 mi+7 mi
- 26/04/201630,825 mi+2,650 mi
- 19/04/201743,639 mi+12,814 mi
- 19/04/201743,639 mi
- 26/04/201856,428 mi+12,789 mi
- 26/04/201856,428 mi
- 12/04/201972,468 mi+16,040 mi
- 03/06/202082,951 mi+10,483 mi
- 03/06/202188,512 mi+5,561 mi
- 18/05/2022103,496 mi+14,984 mi
- 18/05/2022103,497 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/2023117,562 mi+14,065 mi
Average of roughly 6,613 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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Common Problems: VAUXHALL MERIVA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front-end knocking from worn steering rack, joints and dampers(Moderate)
BreakerYard's Meriva fault page describes a knocking noise from the suspension over uneven surfaces that is actually caused by the steering rack, and warns that leaving a worn rack unreplaced damages the surrounding suspension. GetCarWise's Meriva MOT data backs up the front-end story with the numbers: ball joint dust cover failures at close to 40 times the fleet average, shock absorber failures at around 32 times, with joints quoted at £100-£300 per corner and damper pairs at £200-£400. On a tall, front-heavy MPV built on supermini parts, these are the consumables that decide whether a cheap Meriva stays cheap.
- Power steering assistance failure and rack or column wear(Serious)
BreakerYard lists power steering failure as a known Meriva problem, saying the assist can go and make the car very hard to manoeuvre, that in some cases the steering has jammed, and that the repair is a new steering rack and column rather than a component rebuild. GetCarWise's Meriva buying guide prices the assist-side hardware at £300-£600 for a pump and £150-£300 for hoses, which is why a car with heavy steering in the forecourt test is rarely worth the advertised price. Loss of assistance at parking speeds is a safety issue as well as a bill.
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- Front-end knocking from worn steering rack, joints and dampersModerate
BreakerYard's Meriva fault page describes a knocking noise from the suspension over uneven surfaces that is actually caused by the steering rack, and warns that leaving a worn rack unreplaced damages the surrounding suspension. GetCarWise's Meriva MOT data backs up the front-end story with the numbers: ball joint dust cover failures at close to 40 times the fleet average, shock absorber failures at around 32 times, with joints quoted at £100-£300 per corner and damper pairs at £200-£400. On a tall, front-heavy MPV built on supermini parts, these are the consumables that decide whether a cheap Meriva stays cheap.
- Power steering assistance failure and rack or column wearSerious
BreakerYard lists power steering failure as a known Meriva problem, saying the assist can go and make the car very hard to manoeuvre, that in some cases the steering has jammed, and that the repair is a new steering rack and column rather than a component rebuild. GetCarWise's Meriva buying guide prices the assist-side hardware at £300-£600 for a pump and £150-£300 for hoses, which is why a car with heavy steering in the forecourt test is rarely worth the advertised price. Loss of assistance at parking speeds is a safety issue as well as a bill.
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