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AD03 DYA

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in nearside rear [ punctured ]

Pass 14 May 2013 92,789 miles

nail in nearside rear [ punctured ]

Fail 22 May 2012 81,376 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 81,376 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 73,049 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 73,049 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010
Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,532 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre's wearing on edge's wheel alignment?

insp light on & oil "5" service?

wiper's slightly smearing & rear split

Fail 30 May 2009 62,500 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre's wearing on edge's wheel alignment?

insp light on & oil "5" service?

wiper's slightly smearing & rear split

Pass 29 May 2008 58,926 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 May 2007 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2006 35,482 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 35,482 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AD03 DYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD03 DYA, 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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AD03 DYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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