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CP03 VYR

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,275 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front - rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,275 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front - rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brakes binding

rear shocks corroded

steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,996 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre deteriated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,455 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

emissions not tested

n/s rear tyre deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,630 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre deteriated

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,845 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,849 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,483 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,897 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP03 VYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP03 VYR, 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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CP03 VYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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