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AK53 NRO

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,540 mi
Last recorded86,540 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 86,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,831 miles

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

service req;

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,981 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,887 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 75,887 miles

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 53,509 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,509 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,240 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 NRO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NRO, 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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What year was AK53 NRO registered?

AK53 NRO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AK53 NRO safe to buy?

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