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AK53 OXD

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,262 mi
Last recorded93,262 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,262 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,262 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,287 miles

Front and rear brake discs and pads moderately worn - required in approx 3000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play/wear in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,070 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

offside rear tyre has cut on outer tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,663 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,429 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 55,429 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,725 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,962 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 22,381 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,381 miles

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

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 OXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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