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AK03 UMC

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

237,061 mi
Last recorded237,061 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2012 237,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 216,948 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 197,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

e.m.l. on

Pass 23 Jun 2009 172,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 144,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 117,063 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,271 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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AK03 UMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK03 UMC, 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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AK03 UMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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