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AF53 SWO

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,806 miles

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

near side outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2012 53,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,279 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

CORRSION ON O/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES

N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING BAD AND GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,756 miles

n/s/f tyre is getting low on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre has wear and slight perishing both on the outer wall

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,865 miles

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 SWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

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

Is AF53 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SWO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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