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BD53 WEH

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 117,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 111,942 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management lamp on.

rear nearside tyre silght perishing.

tow bar fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 93,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

knock found at steerig no play found

Fail 24 Mar 2011 93,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 77,192 miles

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

rear seat belts not fully checked (childs seats installed)

shallow cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seat belts not fully checked (childs seats installed)

shallow cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,064 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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BD53 WEH is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BD53 WEH, 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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BD53 WEH is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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