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DA53 OPT

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 123,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 99,705 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,126 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 52,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,104 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 OPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPT, 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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What year was DA53 OPT registered?

DA53 OPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is DA53 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 OPT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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