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AM03 DXA

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 DXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,699 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 148,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,898 miles

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

engine management light on

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Aug 2015 134,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,597 miles

o/s rear door check strap broken

Fail 18 Aug 2014 120,597 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

o/s rear door check strap broken

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 87,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 33,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,032 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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AM03 DXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver 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 AM03 DXA, 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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AM03 DXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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