2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · BV53 FKY
2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 115,108 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 FKY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 115,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 FKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Meriva (BV53 FKY) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BV53 FKY Mileage History
- 20/09/2022107,470 mi
- 20/09/2022107,470 mi
- 03/10/2023115,028 mi+7,558 mi
- 05/10/2023115,108 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 7,341 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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