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DE53 FEV

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across bulkhead corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 103,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,270 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,529 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,205 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,205 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 71,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,155 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,329 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,483 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

gear box damp

Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,483 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

gear box damp

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,586 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 48,586 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,788 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,788 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,078 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2007 26,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,153 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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DE53 FEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE53 FEV, 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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DE53 FEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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