2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · AP03 HSU
2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 94,980 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP03 HSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 94,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP03 HSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Meriva (AP03 HSU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due To Leaks In Silencers (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
AP03 HSU Mileage History
- 28/06/202475,825 mi
- 23/06/202586,974 mi+11,149 mi
- 27/06/202587,056 mi+82 mi
- 16/06/202694,980 mi+7,924 mi
- 17/06/202694,980 mi
Average of roughly 9,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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