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DA53 FMK

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,941 mi
Last recorded142,941 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Feb 2018 142,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on both edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,303 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,062 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 132,062 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 108,168 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 108,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,163 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2009 75,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,095 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 FMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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