2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · KF53 HBH
2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 85,839 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
KF53 HBH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2015
- 85,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KF53 HBH Mileage History
- 15/09/200629,341 mi
- 26/07/200737,451 mi+8,110 mi
- 27/07/200737,446 mi-5 mi
- 31/07/200845,541 mi+8,095 mi
- 28/07/200952,224 mi+6,683 mi
- 28/07/200952,224 mi
- 29/07/201057,835 mi+5,611 mi
- 29/07/201057,835 mi
- 15/03/201161,177 mi+3,342 mi
- 19/03/201161,181 mi+4 mi
- 22/02/201267,748 mi+6,567 mi
- 22/02/201267,748 mi
- 01/03/201375,091 mi+7,343 mi
- 01/03/201375,091 mi
- 05/03/201480,070 mi+4,979 mi
- 05/03/201480,070 mi
- 05/08/201585,839 mi+5,769 mi
Average of roughly 6,357 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KF53 HBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Meriva (KF53 HBH) between September 2006 and August 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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