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CE53 YXT

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,569 mi
Last recorded110,569 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 110,569 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 110,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,369 miles

brake pipe corrosion

child seatsfitted to rear seatbelts not checked , middle seat belt holster missing

exhaust deteriorating , middle section leaking

movement in nsf trackrod end

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rack play

Pass 28 Apr 2012 79,351 miles

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

centreexhaust craked and blowing / back box bracket broken / o/s/r hand brake cable chaffed / front discs wearing thin

Fail 28 Apr 2012 79,351 miles

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

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

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

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

centreexhaust craked and blowing / back box bracket broken / o/s/r hand brake cable chaffed / front discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,324 miles

front wipers smearing screen / baby seats in rear /rear discs in poor condition / osr hand brake cable deteriorating / brake pipes & exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,905 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 59,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,034 miles

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

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)

advise wheel alignment

front brake discs worn

long travel on handbrake

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 YXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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