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DE53 NVR

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,854 mi
Last recorded87,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,854 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,945 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 81,945 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,510 miles

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 62,304 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer support bracket adrift.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,728 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,626 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 21,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,897 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 NVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE53 NVR, 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 DE53 NVR registered?

DE53 NVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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