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AK53 JWZ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,667 mi
Last recorded81,667 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,667 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes coverd

osf ball join cover light cracking

osf end link slight play

osf track rod slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,781 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,733 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,645 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,845 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,944 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,392 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 50,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,396 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake noisy

rear number plate starting to delaminate on top outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,833 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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AK53 JWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK53 JWZ, 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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AK53 JWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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