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AP53 BLK

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,871 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,285 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge + perished

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge + perished

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,189 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,499 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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AP53 BLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP53 BLK, 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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What year was AP53 BLK registered?

AP53 BLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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