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AU53 PZP

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,457 mi
Last recorded96,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,457 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,316 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rusty (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear back plate rusty

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rusty (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear door /check strap broken

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2019 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rusty (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear back plate rusty

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rusty (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear door /check strap broken

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,157 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 87,149 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,297 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,989 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,989 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,239 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer bracket detached

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,318 miles

nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2009 20,318 miles

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

nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,735 miles

both near side tyre outer sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,653 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 11,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,388 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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AU53 PZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU53 PZP, 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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AU53 PZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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