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BK53 YSD

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,960 mi
Last recorded35,960 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,382 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,198 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 16,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,222 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise brake pedal anti slipp rubber is worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,984 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,112 miles

both front tyres cracking heavily between tread pattern due to age of tyres

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,480 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 YSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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