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CE53 AVR

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,055 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 43,049 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,623 miles

corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,303 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 42,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018 41,773 miles

Nearside Rear flexable brake hose union corroding

Offside Rear flexable brake hose union corroding

exhaust back box heat shield hanging down

noise from engine

Fail 23 Aug 2018 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear flexable brake hose union corroding

Offside Rear flexable brake hose union corroding

exhaust back box heat shield hanging down

noise from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,909 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 40,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe front to back of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 38,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe front to back of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,923 miles

front sub frame rusty

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,141 miles

advise surface corrosion on brake discs,also on brake lines,also on rear axle beam and front subframe.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,992 miles

front sub frame and suspension rusty

o/s/f metal brake pipe getting rusty ok for test

rear axle rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system rusty

front sub frame and suspension rusty

o/s/f metal brake pipe getting rusty ok for test

rear axle rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,417 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,195 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 28,195 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,198 miles

corosion on front brake disc,s

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 18,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,305 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,995 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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CE53 AVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE53 AVR, 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 CE53 AVR registered?

CE53 AVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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