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AU53 PZT

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,719 mi
Last recorded58,719 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,719 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,537 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 54,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,649 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and deteriorated too (7.1.2)

drivers door handle worn but still functioning ok

front and rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and deteriorated too (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

drivers door handle worn but still functioning ok

front and rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre and both front tyres slightly deteriorated on outer sidewalls,

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,290 miles

nearside washer jet nozel missing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,606 miles

end of nearside washer jets missing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage on rear registration plate

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,038 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 PZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZT, 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 AU53 PZT registered?

AU53 PZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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