2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · VE08 EXZ
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 118,489 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE08 EXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 118,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE08 EXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Meriva (VE08 EXZ) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
VE08 EXZ Mileage History
- 29/08/2024115,044 mi
- 04/09/2025116,841 mi+1,797 mi
- 05/09/2025116,841 mi
- 04/09/2026118,460 mi+1,619 mi
- 08/09/2026118,489 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 1,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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