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BL03 VDM

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,954 mi
Last recorded48,954 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 48,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,532 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,634 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 43,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck chafing on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 35,898 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 34,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 32,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front steering track rod slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 30,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in steering rack NS

Pass 11 May 2015 27,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,726 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 24,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,442 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 19,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,995 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,060 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,060 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,227 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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BL03 VDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BL03 VDM, 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 BL03 VDM registered?

BL03 VDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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