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AU53 PZM

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 106,297 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 102,096 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 19 May 2017 102,096 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated indicating a fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,926 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 88,926 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 61,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,661 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,310 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake disc badly pitted

o/s/f brake disc badly pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,993 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,529 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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AU53 PZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU53 PZM, 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 PZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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