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AU53 RMV

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes discs are corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes discs are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,307 miles

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

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

One of rear exhaust mount rubbers missing

Slight knock through steering

o/s/f wishbone rear bush started to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,108 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,199 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty at centre to rear joint

front wipers poor

knock from steering

rear exhaust silencer has one of its hangers missing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust has a leak on front pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,346 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,779 miles

front brake pads low (advise front brake check)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 27,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RMV 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 82.4%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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