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DA53 GXG

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,112 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,383 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 80,383 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,194 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes greased [not allowing for full brake pipe inspection]

slight play in n/s/f steering arm joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,193 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

observation only - front partial arch liners and full rear arch liners fitted. engine cover fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,843 miles

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,791 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,403 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)

centre exhaust section starting to rust

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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