2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · BM53 LHD
2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 256,897 km. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 256,897 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM53 LHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
- 256,897 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM53 LHD 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 (BM53 LHD) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2024 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp has European style beam on OS but UK style on ”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BM53 LHD Odometer History
- 13/05/2022228,712 km
- 25/05/2023252,112 km+23,400 km
- 02/06/2023252,219 km+107 km
- 03/06/2024256,772 km+4,553 km
- 11/06/2024256,897 km+125 km
Average of roughly 13,547 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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