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CF53 AMS

2017 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Meriva30,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 81,126 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 81,125 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,354 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 59,034 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 49,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 39,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 23,802 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 23,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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CF53 AMS is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 30,448 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 CF53 AMS, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CF53 AMS registered?

CF53 AMS is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is CF53 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 AMS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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