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DE53 GLZ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 GLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 103,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,815 miles

advise nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,691 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 80,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,956 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,626 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 67,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,764 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 52,703 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,480 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 GLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DE53 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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