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CU03 VCF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 68,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and center front (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside rear......casings are also corroded (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside rear......casings are also corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm at the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play and offside front inner at the rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion strut housing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,527 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,775 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 58,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,510 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,763 miles

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

inner rack joints worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,967 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,546 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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CU03 VCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU03 VCF, 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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CU03 VCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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