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CA03 YVG

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,880 mi
Last recorded51,880 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,880 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre tread almost worn smooth on inside edge (ouside measured section of tyre).

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,816 miles

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

Front brakes low

Gear linkage worn

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 14 Mar 2012 42,816 miles

Front brakes low

Gear linkage worn

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,763 miles

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

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

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

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,104 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 YVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YVG, 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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CA03 YVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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