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AO53 AYN

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,120 mi
Last recorded73,120 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,120 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,255 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel filler pipe fouled by o/s/r spring (7.2.2)

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

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

exhaust front flexi blowing slightly

one rear silencer mounting broken

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel filler pipe fouled by o/s/r spring (7.2.2)

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

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

exhaust front flexi blowing slightly

one rear silencer mounting broken

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,957 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,124 miles

all brake discs rusty

front pads aprox 30% left

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,170 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 44,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,666 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 11 Oct 2010 38,666 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,684 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Fail 12 Oct 2009 32,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,578 miles

clutch smell

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,731 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,233 miles

tyres 185/60r15 †n.s.f 5.3mm †o.s.f 5.0mm †o.s.r 6.1mm †n.s.r 6.2mm

Fail 17 Oct 2006 16,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres 185/60r15 †n.s.f 5.3mm †o.s.f 5.0mm †o.s.r 6.1mm †n.s.r 6.2mm

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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AO53 AYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 AYN, 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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AO53 AYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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