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CP03 WVY

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 WVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014

Slight play in steering rack

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 141,841 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 141,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel filter damp with fuel.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 131,763 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 131,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 109,970 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 90,280 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 44,962 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 WVY 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 60%.

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 CP03 WVY, 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 WVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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