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AV53 CSX

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,281 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,961 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished and worn on inner edges

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,961 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished and worn on inner edges

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,538 miles

Front tyres worn heavier on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn heavier on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,143 miles

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

Engine management light on

front tyres wearing heavier on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,605 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,214 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split on ends.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,214 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split on ends.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,031 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

front tyres worn heavier on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,031 miles

engine management warning lamp on

front tyres worn heavier on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,766 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,766 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,345 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,277 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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AV53 CSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV53 CSX, 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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AV53 CSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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