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DE53 PXM

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,002 mi
Last recorded88,002 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,077 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,950 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,123 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,123 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

mil lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,246 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 PXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

DE53 PXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 PXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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