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AU53 PUE

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,992 mi
Last recorded75,992 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,885 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,886 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

spare tyre under-inflated.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

spare tyre under-inflated.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,001 miles

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

child seat fitted at offside rear

front tyres in poor condition with edge wear. [suggest wheel alignment check]

wheel hubcaps fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted at offside rear

front tyres in poor condition with edge wear. [suggest wheel alignment check]

wheel hubcaps fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,396 miles

noise on steering but no play found

Fail 3 Oct 2009 45,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

noise on steering but no play found

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,837 miles

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

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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AU53 PUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AU53 PUE, 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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AU53 PUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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