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CU53 YRW

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,373 mi
Last recorded108,373 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,373 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,650 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer has a broken support but still secure

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,520 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear disc's rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,515 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear disc's rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,770 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,407 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,183 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,483 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,483 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,487 miles

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

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

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 YRW is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YRW, 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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CU53 YRW is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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