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AK53 NPA

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,040 mi
Last recorded128,040 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,040 miles

play in steering

Pass 22 Nov 2014 117,448 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

various brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 98,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,819 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 68,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,386 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 NPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK53 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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