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CP53 BSX

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded full length front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inner wing (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,063 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,534 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 65,534 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,170 miles

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

advise slight play os and ns of steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,170 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight play os and ns of steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2010 53,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,841 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,414 miles

handbrake brake high still has a reserve

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside inner tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre inner edge worn

wheel trims fitted at6 time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake brake high still has a reserve

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside inner tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre inner edge worn

wheel trims fitted at6 time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,238 miles

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 30 Nov 2007 42,474 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 16,122 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,337 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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CP53 BSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CP53 BSX, 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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CP53 BSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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