2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · KH53 JVK
2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 144,012 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 JVK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/12/2023
- 144,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 JVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Meriva (KH53 JVK) between June 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
KH53 JVK Mileage History
- 25/06/2022142,681 mi
- 28/06/2022142,684 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2023144,012 mi+1,328 mi
Average of roughly 910 miles per year across 3 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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