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DA53 FMF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,828 mi
Last recorded76,828 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,828 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,645 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,448 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,448 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,081 miles

front and rear flexi hoses have slight corrosion to the ferrules

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi braid deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing to sidewall, 9 yrs old

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing inbetween tread, 11 yrs old

Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi braid deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing to sidewall, 9 yrs old

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing inbetween tread, 11 yrs old

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,066 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,857 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,919 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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DA53 FMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA53 FMF, 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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DA53 FMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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