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DE53 ONB

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,902 mi
Last recorded109,902 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ONB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,389 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 100,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner edge warring thing

Nearside Rear slight cracks on side wall

Offside Rear slight cracks on side wall

child seat fitted to n/s/r. not able to check seat belt operation

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,434 miles

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

baby seat fited to n/s/r

n/s/f tyre close to limit on the inner edg

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,439 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,439 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,184 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,312 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 ONB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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