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DE53 KSO

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

88,672 mi
Last recorded88,672 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,672 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2016 88,672 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,310 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,851 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,545 miles

Both front ABS rings starting to corrode.

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

N/S/R tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

Slight Engine oil leak.

Unable to check rear brakes(possibly low)

cut in N/S/F tyre + tyre starting to crack on sidewalls.

near side Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front ABS rings starting to corrode.

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

N/S/R tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

Slight Engine oil leak.

Unable to check rear brakes(possibly low)

cut in N/S/F tyre + tyre starting to crack on sidewalls.

near side Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,280 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,280 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,247 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,093 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ecu lamp on

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on edge

o/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 48,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,934 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 39,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,482 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,086 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 KSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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