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HY53 DYB

2003 Opel Meriva

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,426 mi
Last recorded178,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Meriva89,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DYB
MakeOpel
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 178,426 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 177,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 177,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside steering rack arm slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2013 169,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres slightly scuffed on edges

nearside rear brake anti-rattle spring/plate corroded/broken

pink staining around coolant bottle

Pass 13 Dec 2013 169,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres slightly scuffed on edges

nearside rear brake anti-rattle spring/plate corroded/broken

pink staining around coolant bottle

Pass 14 Dec 2012 160,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2011 154,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 144,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 144,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 128,373 miles

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

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

crack in screen within opaque edging

Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,057 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 115,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

How Reliable is the Opel Meriva?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,234
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 28
Stop lamp not working 20
position lamp(s) not working 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
fog lamp not working 15
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HY53 DYB is a 2003 Opel Meriva in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Opel Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 89,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Meriva fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY53 DYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY53 DYB is a 2003 Opel Meriva, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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