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5039 VP

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,758 mi
Last recorded317,758 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5039 VP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 317,758 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside inner rack slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cutting out

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 317,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside inner rack slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cutting out

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 289,079 miles

Nearside Rear And offside tyre perrish

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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5039 VP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 62,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5039 VP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5039 VP registered?

5039 VP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for 5039 VP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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