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AD03 ZZY

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,943 mi
Last recorded199,943 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 199,943 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 199,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 182,065 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 182,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 161,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 141,804 miles

Both front inner steering rack arms have play and should be changed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 141,804 miles

Both front inner steering rack arms have play and should be changed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 127,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise that the front discs are worn

advise that the osr tyre is starting to split

Fail 26 Jun 2013 127,352 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise that the front discs are worn

advise that the osr tyre is starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,773 miles

play in steering rack.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 103,954 miles

EML is on permenantly.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f wiper split.

play in steering rack.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,954 miles

EML is on permenantly.

n/s/f wiper split.

play in steering rack.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,148 miles

advise; All tyres low.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 60,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,274 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 36,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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