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CE53 UZO

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,554 mi
Last recorded146,554 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 146,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 146,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 146,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,546 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,704 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock abs. cover corroded and adrift

rear wiper blade req.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 100,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r shock abs. cover corroded and adrift

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear wiper blade required

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 78,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,196 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs lipped

gear selector stiff going into 1st and 2nd gears

o/s/f wheel trim missing

play and deterioration to both front antirole bar d rubber bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,717 miles

front discs lipped

offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,811 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,605 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 UZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE53 UZO, 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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CE53 UZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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