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CP53 RUY

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,244 miles

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

battery insecure but in a confined area

Fail 26 Aug 2016 109,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

battery insecure but in a confined area

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,539 miles

both front brake hose ends are corroded....

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,229 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

slight play in offside track rod end.

slight play in steering rack at the offside.

Pass 31 May 2012 73,815 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 73,815 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 65,635 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 65,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,338 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,338 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,536 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,641 miles

*front no plate starting to deface*

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,641 miles

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

*front no plate starting to deface*

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,745 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 37,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 27,708 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,011 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 RUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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