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CU53 OFC

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 71,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 68,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,943 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 61,943 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and bracket broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,048 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 52,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,595 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 40,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,903 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 38,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 36,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,523 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 32,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,792 miles

childs seat fitted to n/s/r not able to check correct operation of seat belt

Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,082 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,249 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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CU53 OFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CU53 OFC, 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 CU53 OFC registered?

CU53 OFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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