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AD53 VJY

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 70,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column deformed but serviceable Slight play in knuckle joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 53,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,569 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,138 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,259 miles

rear exhaust box corroeded

wiper poor

Fail 9 Apr 2014 38,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroeded

wiper poor

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,965 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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AD53 VJY is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,199 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 AD53 VJY, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 VJY is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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