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DE03 VLU

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,878 mi
Last recorded71,878 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,878 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,286 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked but no cord visible

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe from drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe from drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,721 miles

both front brake hoses have heavily corroded ferrules. recommend renewal

exhaust middle box is holed and has slight leak of gases. recommend renewal

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,590 miles

all 4 tyres have cracking evident on outer sidewalls

both rear brake discs are deteriated

Pass 24 May 2010 32,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,283 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 26,283 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,477 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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DE03 VLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE03 VLU, 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 DE03 VLU registered?

DE03 VLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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