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AF53 OML

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,800 mi
Last recorded52,800 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OML
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 52,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,266 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,553 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,553 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,289 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 25,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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AF53 OML is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF53 OML, 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 AF53 OML registered?

AF53 OML is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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