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AP53 BSV

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,725 mi
Last recorded41,725 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 41,723 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,138 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,313 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 28,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,030 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Rear exhaust mounting braket corroded broken

Fail 23 Oct 2013 27,014 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Rear exhaust mounting braket corroded broken

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,248 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Exhaust centre section corroding

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insucure lower edge

Rear exhaust mounting braket corroded broken

Fail 24 Oct 2012 25,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Exhaust centre section corroding

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

Front bumper beam bolts loose one nut missing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insucure lower edge

Rear exhaust mounting braket corroded broken

Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,514 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses metal ends corroding

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting brakets corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,116 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 19,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,910 miles

Bonnet release mechanism stiff.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,894 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet release mechanism stiff.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,117 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 BSV 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 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 AP53 BSV, 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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AP53 BSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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