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CE53 EXR

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,967 miles

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

osf tyre worn badly inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 52,967 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osf tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,255 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,771 miles

Offside rear tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,771 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,129 miles

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders still above legal requirements

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 EXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE53 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

CE53 EXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 EXR safe to buy?

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