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KG53 ZRN

2003 Vauxhall Meriva Design

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,957 mi
Last recorded105,957 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva Design
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 105,957 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,164 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 105,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,366 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,536 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler flap damaged

knocking from top of steering column when rocking steering wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 102,138 miles

Emissions not tested Major front pipe leak - not enough exhaust gasses reaching tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe - middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 101,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 101,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 101,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,888 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,519 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 91,519 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,337 miles

centre exhaust leaking slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2013 73,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,344 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,326 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 60,326 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Fail 31 Jan 2009 42,603 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2007 31,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,023 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva Design?

Based on 811 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,089
Miles/Year
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 2
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2
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KG53 ZRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva Design in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva Design fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG53 ZRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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KG53 ZRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva Design, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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