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WR53 EHK

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,300 mi
Last recorded12,300 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 EHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 12,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blow to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blow to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded and blowing

n/s washer jet damaged

n/s/r tyre outer parts of tread less than 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre outer parts of tread less than 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,384 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded and blowing

n/s washer jet damaged

n/s/r tyre outer parts of tread less than 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre outer parts of tread less than 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,378 miles

all brake pads worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 52,074 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 48,533 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,018 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 39,018 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split.

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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WR53 EHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WR53 EHK, 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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WR53 EHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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