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DA53 HZH

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2022 84,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,003 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,631 miles

COOLANT LOSS

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,631 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

COOLANT LOSS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 75,938 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,561 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,569 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,569 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 61,133 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to nearside front & offside rear seat.

slight noise from offside front wheel beasring

Fail 17 Dec 2013 56,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to nearside front & offside rear seat.

slight noise from offside front wheel beasring

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,179 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

child seat fitted ti offside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,341 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r seatbelts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,952 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,664 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r belt/ seast.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,450 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,077 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,113 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 HZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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