MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded one of two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
front pads look low
o/s/f tyre bald on inside
some metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
front pads look low
o/s/f tyre bald on inside
some metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight blow on exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight blow on exhaust
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers a little weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs badly worn
rear pads look low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre damaged
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre damaged
gearchange mechanism on top of gearbox, linkage slightly worn.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?
Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 OHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 AF53 OHY, 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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AF53 OHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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