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DA53 WZK

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 156,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 156,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,666 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,203 miles

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner tread

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 3 Dec 2013 86,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner tread

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,771 miles

Oil leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,732 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,586 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,129 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,424 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,106 miles

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

sump gasket leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,508 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,010 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 31,010 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WZK, 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 WZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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