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BN53 CMV

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

oil leak

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,256 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre has cut in inner edge

engine management light on

wear to front brakes

Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,217 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,215 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2014 79,940 miles

EML Lamp on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2014 79,940 miles

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

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

EML Lamp on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,761 miles

EML on

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 63,761 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

EML on

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,203 miles

EML ON

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

REAR INDICATORS FADED

Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,560 miles

accident damage to offside front and offside rear

bonnet prop securing device missing

oil light staying on

Fail 29 Dec 2009 53,388 miles

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

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

accident damage to offside front and offside rear

bonnet prop securing device missing

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge reccomend replacement

oil light staying on

Pass 7 Dec 2008 42,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,918 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,775 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,966 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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BN53 CMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN53 CMV, 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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BN53 CMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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