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BK53 UST

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UST
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 116,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 116,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 111,633 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,633 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 105,038 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 105,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 93,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2012 79,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear exhaust bracket split

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,836 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 57,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,018 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,018 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,772 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,152 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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BK53 UST is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK53 UST, 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 BK53 UST registered?

BK53 UST is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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