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AK03 UMF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,506 mi
Last recorded188,506 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 188,506 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 188,473 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight distortion (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner track rod dromsticks have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 182,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

this is a retest

Fail 27 Jul 2015 182,900 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 173,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2013 154,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 123,778 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 123,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,394 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 UMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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