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CA03 NPG

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,236 mi
Last recorded54,236 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,236 miles

Centre Outer lower engine stabolizer warn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,455 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,998 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,492 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,082 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 24,838 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,489 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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CA03 NPG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA03 NPG, 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 CA03 NPG registered?

CA03 NPG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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