MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
child seat fitted to off side rear seat
engine management light on
off side front anti roll bar link rubber in poor condition
slight play both front steering arms
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
child seat fitted to off side rear seat
engine management light on
off side front anti roll bar link rubber in poor condition
slight play both front steering arms
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear brake pipes rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
indicator switch sloppy
replacement brake pipe across rear badly fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
indicator switch sloppy
rear wiper blade u/s
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
replacement brake pipe across rear badly fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
offside front tyre soft
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
offside front tyre soft
rear exhaust system has a rubber mount missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyre sidewalls perished
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyre sidewalls perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear tyre has a cut in tread
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on edges
engine surging
nsr tyre outer sidewall perrished
wheel trims fitted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Wiper Blade split.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?
Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.
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AU53 YFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YFB, 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 YFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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