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DA53 WYB

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,262 mi
Last recorded109,262 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,262 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 109,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,017 miles

slight play on both steering arms

Fail 15 Sep 2016 101,016 miles

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

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

slight play on both steering arms

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,451 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,012 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,119 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 57,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,878 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 50,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,145 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 WYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

DA53 WYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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