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DE53 UKL

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,275 miles

front antiroll bar links and o/s lower ball joint boots starting to perish

n/s rear tyre close to limit

slight blow center exhaust

Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,275 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front antiroll bar links and o/s lower ball joint boots starting to perish

n/s rear tyre close to limit

slight blow center exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,895 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,195 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 UKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

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

Is DE53 UKL safe to buy?

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