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CP53 DWV

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,877 mi
Last recorded118,877 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 DWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,877 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 118,877 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,193 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 82,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,384 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,776 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 57,665 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,462 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit and starting to go out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,118 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 DWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP53 DWV, 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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What year was CP53 DWV registered?

CP53 DWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is CP53 DWV safe to buy?

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