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CU53 YTB

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 94,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,475 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,828 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 55,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,754 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 38,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

knock from steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 33,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 25,624 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 YTB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU53 YTB, 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 YTB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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