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AO53 YXW

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,179 mi
Last recorded116,179 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,179 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,317 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,647 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,439 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2012 94,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs rusty

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,578 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,449 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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AO53 YXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black 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 AO53 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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