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AK53 YXJ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,479 mi
Last recorded105,479 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,479 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Aug 2017 105,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both chassis pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Aug 2016 967,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,565 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,858 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,331 miles

slight play in nearside front track control arm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,404 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 YXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YXJ, 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 YXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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