2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · YL08 ACU
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 92,574 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL08 ACU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 92,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YL08 ACU Mileage History
- 19/07/202388,017 mi
- 20/07/202388,017 mi
- 17/07/202490,295 mi+2,278 mi
- 24/07/202592,574 mi+2,279 mi
- 24/07/202592,574 mi
Average of roughly 2,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 ACU 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 (YL08 ACU) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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 (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged wing (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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