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AK53 NKG

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,792 mi
Last recorded97,792 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2018 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,126 miles

Oil leak ()

car hunting on tickover

exhaust shield lose

Fail 25 Nov 2017 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

car hunting on tickover

exhaust shield lose

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,545 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 73,544 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 nr the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,504 miles

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

all 4 tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,504 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all 4 tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,167 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,244 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,158 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 38,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,494 miles

advise front tyres on limit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,699 miles

advise perrishing on all four tyres, front tyres beginning to weear on inside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,866 miles

advise front and rear wiper blades deterated

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,874 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 17,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

advise cracking between treads on all four tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,374 miles

advise slight cracking between tread on all four tyres

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 NKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AK53 NKG, 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 NKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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