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2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · KL53 RWF

KL53 RWF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 127,871 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin
2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/07/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/07/2019)
Recorded Mileage
127,871 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/07/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/07/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc

KL53 RWF Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2018
  • 127,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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KL53 RWF Mileage History

  1. 27/09/200628,254 mi
  2. 21/09/200737,453 mi+9,199 mi
  3. 09/09/200842,089 mi+4,636 mi
  4. 24/09/200946,295 mi+4,206 mi
  5. 13/07/201051,485 mi+5,190 mi
  6. 12/07/201162,059 mi+10,574 mi
  7. 05/07/201273,608 mi+11,549 mi
  8. 06/07/201273,608 mi
  9. 16/07/201384,223 mi+10,615 mi
  10. 16/07/201384,223 mi
  11. 14/07/201494,826 mi+10,603 mi
  12. 24/06/2015105,534 mi+10,708 mi
  13. 25/06/2015105,535 mi+1 mi
  14. 11/07/2016114,495 mi+8,960 mi
  15. 12/07/2016114,496 mi+1 mi
  16. 12/07/2017120,788 mi+6,292 mi
  17. 19/07/2017120,790 mi+2 mi
  18. 18/07/2018127,868 mi+7,078 mi
  19. 26/07/2018127,871 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 8,422 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

KL53 RWF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Meriva (KL53 RWF) between September 2006 and July 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 26 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 93 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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