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AK53 YWV

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,523 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 85,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,420 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge near limit and cracking

rear number plate deteriating

slight exhaust blow

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,408 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,162 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 49,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,974 miles

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

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

very slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear wheels

Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

very slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,829 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear reg plate detiorated but not likley to be missread

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 25 Feb 2010 32,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear reg plate detiorated but not likley to be missread

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,990 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 YWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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